ex-YECs -- a question

I'm not sure how many ex-YECs we have here, but I was wondering if you would be willing to share with us the details of your transformation from YECist to old earther.I'm particularly interested in the pieces of evidence that finally convinced you YECism was wrong and how long it took to reach that conclusion.Additionally, were you open or completely closed to the idea of an old earth and how long did the transformation process take? Were you scientifically literate or not? Was it spiritually devastating or fulfilling?I'm interested because I have been involved in many young earth v. old earth discussions and for the most part, they seem like a complete waste of time - not to mention frustrating as hell. It does seem, however, that the silent majority are where the battles are being won.The YECs who argue the loudest are generally the ones most steeped in YEC propaganda and the ones unwilling to look at or mull over the evidence presented. The ones who stand quietly in the background are listening, paying attention, and seem to be the ones who are actually critically analysing the discussions.Please share your story.... and re-inspire those of us thinking of retiring this old debate.

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