Culture and Ideas · November 14, 2026
Reverend Protestas and Don Fulgencio Discuss Religious Issues
Reverend Protestas and Don Fulgencio have been engaging in discussions about religious, ethical, and social issues without seeking permission to challenge the status quo. They provide complementary perspectives on the Church, society, and Spanish politics, while also considering international contexts.
Reverend Protestas represents a free, nonconformist, and scrutinizing viewpoint from the Anglican tradition. His role involves highlighting inconsistencies between the Gospel and the exercise of power, denouncing institutional privileges, and firmly advocating for the secular nature of the state and human rights.
On the other hand, Don Fulgencio brings insights from the Catholic tradition, utilizing a calm and witty approach. With decades of ecclesiastical history behind him, he raises uncomfortable questions grounded in common sense, using irony to dismantle the grandiose discourse of those who confuse pastoral care with political agitation.
The discussions are visually brought to life through illustrations by J. Cantora, an amateur watercolorist who offers a satirical perspective through visual storytelling. These exchanges between Reverend Protestas and Don Fulgencio serve as a citizen analysis tool in Spain, where national-Catholic inertia still persists. The daily practice of religious freedom struggles to be recognized as a fundamental right of equal standing rather than merely paternalistic tolerance towards those labeled as 'separated brothers.'
Through their reflections and illustrations, this section addresses issues ranging from diocesan management and the neutrality of institutions to significant debates in national and international politics, always reminding that faith and democracy suffer when intertwined for interests.