I have a player who has religious objections to the concept of patrons as written, but he's still interested in the mechanical results of the patron bond and the roleplaying opportunities it brings. I respect his views and I have no issue as long as it doesn't interfere with the other players at a social level.
With that in mind, does anyone know of any supplements that deal with patrons as non-supernatural beings? I know that sounds counterintuitive, but he does want to engage with the concept, just not in a way that is counter to his personal beliefs. I've thought of maybe offering a pantheon of Christian angels considering they fit the concept, but that could be considered blasphemous and they'd be existing with other gods and beings, which could cause a whole host of other challenges for him since I could not in gameplay terms make them omnipotent or superior.
Any thoughts? Perhaps it's just easier to put it to bed so I don't ruffle any feathers?