BC/AD or BCE/CE--What's the difference?

Polycarp66 at aol.com Polycarp66 at aol.com
Tue Feb 1 01:23:07 EST 2000


In a message dated 1/31/2000 7:25:39 PM Central Daylight Time, 
grant at cajun.net writes:

<< 
   What is the difference between BC/AD and BCE/CE?  For example, I have read
 that the Romans destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD.  Yet, other texts say 70 CE.
 Is it a word preference or an important distinction?  If so, is it important
 to use the distinction?
  >>

Since B.C. and A.D both refer to Christ, some have taken to referring to the 
same dates as BCE = Before the Common Era and CE = Common Era.  It's a 
politically correct thing not to offend other faiths.  I'll continue to use 
BC and AD since he is my Lord even if I am somewhat left-wing.

gfsomsel



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