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There are some wonderful suggestions here.
The time may not be right for him to find his god connection. I think one of the most important things during such feelings of despair would be connections to more simple things... like friendships shared in a space of acceptance... deep conversation may not be needed... just the simple presence of another human.
Small steps make the difference... sunshine... nourishing food, nature and exercise.
With the god thing... this is his journey and he will find his own connection...
I don't really believe in god either... I used to say that I was an atheist. These days though I am more inclined to say 'I don't know'.
My connection is in the here and now, my relationships with other people and to nature.
I simply don't know for sure that there will be another life after this one... so I make the most of this one.
I have had similar feelings of hopelessness and similar thoughts to your friend and what carried me through was my connection to others.
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