Willravel, that is amazing, about you accidentally converted your step-bro who is a monk? Did this happen suddenly or all-at-once? wow.
I imagine, having invested all that time and brain power into becoming a monk, that he would be angry. wow. he really had given his whole life to a lie......
I am considering your idea, about the detox 12 step program idea.....know what? Maybe if we had a specific page or site-area for new atheists to refer to?.....so it wouldn't have to be re-typed up each time, and could be very well thought out...
it could even have a FAQ list....sure, it'd have to be personalized with specific feedback for each new atheist, and this forum could be a great resource for the newly deconverted, as there are so many really wise people here (like McQ, Momma Squid, Laes, SteveS, Squid, you, REasoner, rlRose, everyone here is so cool), and also everyone here is so welcoming, so ready to listen and help out. Very patient group, too.
but like you mentioned, many of us have gone through similar stages of deconversion....there could be a nut-shell outline of common reactions.....? maybe not a good idea...?
Anyway, Willravel, i am glad your s-bro has YOU around right now, I can't even imagine what all it'd be like to be a monk and then realize it is all pretend. wow. He must be in shock....what a emotional blowout....Wow, Will, good luck with assisting him through this time. Let us know what we can do ...