i don't mind saying to him i beleive it - it's just that he's an exceptional and very well read scholar, whereas most people (or a lot of peops at least) on here even know more about Islam than I do - although i do feel i know enough that my thoughts are a valid possibility
Then talk to him. There's nothing wrong with exposing your ignorance to someone as long as you are willing to listen to their experience. As my friend used to say
"The only stupid question is a question unasked"