Holy shiz, my bro is an atheist?!

[Disinter]

My emotional connection is lacking, too. I can't understand it unless I'm feeling it.

I would suggest that you let him rant, but make him keep it reasonable. No cursing or any of that good stuff. In my experience, it's better to get things off your chest than to try and bottle them up.

I know what you mean, that's what I've been doing here lately. It has helped some, and I typically follow up his rants with an insight on why theists say what they say.

but I detect rage in him still.

Good Good...
Well pass along my genuine congratulations to him on his victory against superstitions, and my welcome to the dark side of force...

Haha, will do.