Greg, I do think that one's will is a huge factor. I believe there is a part of my brother that is simply enjoying the "vacation" from something that (he feels) was drilled into his head at a young age. But that's not really something I can bring up with him easily. No one wants to be told (essentially) that they're really just stubborn, and don't want to believe these things even though they're true.

But yeah, arguments alone will always be insufficient. I think stuff will just need to simmer, in its own time. I do believe that if he truly seeks, he shall find.

Scott, I'll have to respond to your posts later. Which may not be until Tuesday, as I'm going up to NH with the fam for the long weekend, and I'm going to try to make it a laptop-free trip. :-/