What do you tell to an extreme Liberal who is in the hospital after a suicide attempt (and repeated attempts in hospital)and has asked his wife to hire an attorney to fight mental health committment?
He says he does not believe in God and is close to death even without suicide.
You show sympathy of his condition, but prayerfully work to compassionately but surely bring out the xrays of his soul and thus need for salvation, and what God has done for him.
What a sad situation! Just tell him the truth, sharing the gospel as timing and conversation permits. He may say he doesn’t believe in God, but anyone can change and become saved. Be a friend, pray for him, and share the truth.
You might find this helpful: http://deeptruths.com/bible-basics/salvation.html