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It seems to me that it might be time now to re-evaluate the
level of knowledge that is required for readiness for Confirmation.
We live in a time that's not as simple as it was 20 or 30 years
ago, and children need to be better prepared for what they're
going to be facing after they're out on their own.
Add to that the likelihood that a particular candidate is just
going through the motions, and really doesn't believe what he's
being held responsible to reply. Such a one ought to be "tested"
a little more critically, and if found to be "faking it," should in fact
not be confirmed, even if he can "pass" the academics.
This is WAR.
Being able to pass a quick and simple test just isn't enough, IMHO.
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