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It could be just a phase, or he might just always have a different view about organized religion than the rest of your family. My advice would be to keep inviting him to celebrations and let him know that you want him there as part of the family and that he doesn't need to participate in the religious aspect of the celebration if he doesn't feel comfortable. Emphasize that you love him and respect his beliefs, even though you may not understand them, but explain that your own beliefs are important to you also & that you don't want to get into a "who's right" discussion.
IMHO it's better that he questions things and comes to his own understanding of G-d, spirituality etc., in his own time and way, than just paying lip service to it while feeling empty or bitter inside.
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