W.O.W. and others – firstly, brainfreeze, these kids are very often not willing to go for therapy much less take medication; And to show any type of control by trying to convince them, will just make the situation worse. Also, I STRONGLY believe that no one can help him more than his parents can. Yes, I’m speaking from personal experience with a very similar situation. Eventually,(but certainly not at this stage) when the parent/child relationship improves and everyone is thinking clearer, the idea of therapy and possibly medication can be approached, if necessary.
Secondly, aries2756, his pain is probably a lot deeper than simply being angry at religion and he’s probably not ready to hear logic and reason from anyone. Right now he needs to know that his parents are on his side. If he’s angry at religion, don’t try to defend religion, that just shows that you are against HIM. It’s getting late and I hate to leave you hanging, I will try to post again tomorrow. B’N