This has been a most interesting read. And I especially thank those who responded to my questions. I learned a lot, I truly did.
Here's what I learned from it:
1) I'm definitely not a Christian (but I suspected that from the beginning)
2) I do not wish to be (not for me, no thanks)
3) Because I'm not #1, I'm a satanist (wait till the wife finds out)
Therefore, some of you many be surprised to learn that, for the last 2 and 1/2 years, you have been taking photographic advice and tips from no less than Satan himself. Hope it had been helpful.
I've learned all I need to learn. Now off to give the dear wife the bad news.