Sorry Marc, but there's a difference with gauging someone's ability with experience, and commenting on whether or not they're "ok" because of the length of time they have shared the same religion as you. What does time served have to do with a belief system...?
If anything...I'd say the Christian newb was the more deserving of praise. She made her commitment while having an adulthood level of comprehension of what she was getting into. Rather than the person would simply followed their parents belief system, because it was the only thing they have known.
my .02
....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
