Do people of non-Christian religions use the terminology 'BC' when talking about dates?

Question

Do Musilims say 2000 years BA? Do Hindus say 2000 years BB?

Answer 1

I think in Western society, BC is the accepted notation, regardless of faith or lack thereof - although Christianity is still the dominant religion and of course this, historically, is the reason why BC has become the most widely used notation.

As regards my opinion, I think BCE is stupid (unless there is genuinely a practical reason for using it): as said above, BC is just a notation that has come into wide acceptance for the reason stated - it's origin is completely immaterial nowadays. Just another case of political correctness gone mad again...

Answer 2

I think that everyone uses BC...it's an internationally accepted way of calculating time, so i think that when you're non-Christian and say BC... you don't actually acknowledge Jesus, you just think that something happened 2000-and-a-little-more years ago...even on TV when you watch some historical documentaries, they use BC even though it's meant to be seen by a lot broader audience...

Answer 3

BC is the accepted around the world.

BCE (Before Common Era) has been infiltrating the ranks in the couple of years, at the request of the non-christian believers (read atheists) that just wanna puke when BC was used.

-eagle

Answer 4

BP Before Present has the problem that the present is a constantly-moving date. BCE is before current era, equates to BC. Archaeologists use bc and BC to differentiate between radiocarbon and hsitorical dates. Muslim countires use their own dating schemme unrelated to Christ's birth. Christ, incidentally, was not born until around 3 AD.

Answer 5

The more neutral (Before) Common Era term is widely used, although the date is based on Christ's nominal birth date.

Answer 6

They used to but now they BCE which is before the common era. I think., but we english speakers all know pretty much the meaning of BC and use it.

Answer 7

Christ is the most influential historical figure in history, you don't have to believe what He said to make reference to the time he lived.
No reasonable person, regardless of religious preference, would have a problem referring to the time in which He lived.
That BCE crap is politcally correct garbage, it means the same exact thing, so just say "before CHRIST".

Answer 8

People of different religions tend to use BCE (before common era) because their religions don't correspond with the dates of Christianity.

Answer 9

As a Pagan it would be common practice for me to use BCE, but I tend to use BC in the company of family and friends who are not of the same faith as me so not to alienate them.

Answer 10

Don't think so, why would they? - but political correctness now requires RE students to use CE (for "Common Era") nowadays, or at least to be aware of non-Christian religious differences.