Okay, thank you for your response @valued-customer. It is always interesting to me "in here" on our Steem blockchain, how communication works across the cultural and linguistic barriers we all have to overcome.

As for this ...

"I believe he considers my philosophies as those underlying Catholicism, although you might more profitably ask him."

... he seems to appreciate your perspectives. So ... If there is any confusion about their origins, I'll just leave that with the two of you ...