I mean like
BC becomes _ _
AD becomes _ _
Thanks (and sorry if you were offended as you are a non-Christian)
2007-02-08 06:47:18 · 10 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It was a badly worded question.
BC (before Christ) and AD (anno domini) are no longer "correct" and were changed for Non Christians in the UK.
I think the person with Common Era might be right.
Anyone know for sure?
2007-02-08 06:54:18 · update #1
B.C. means "before Christ" and A.D. means "Anno Domini", Latin for "in the year of our Lord". Since the rest of the world uses the same calendar, but doesn't recognize the Christian religion, they use B.C.E and C.E. (C.E. means "Common Era").
2007-02-08 06:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Robin W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that Jewish people use BCE and CE for Before Common Era & Common Era, but I've a feeling that the EU have proposed that we replace BC and AD with something else. It was on the radio the other day, wasn't really listening... It's some PC nonsense. Like replacing 'spinster' & 'bachelor' on marriage certificates with 'previously unmarried'. It seems to negate the history of a tradition, and tries to fix something that isn't broken.
2007-02-08 07:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before Christ and Anno Domini? Is that what you meant?
Anno Domini means "the year of our lord".
2007-02-08 06:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by pookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BC means Before Christ. That is before he was born and that is why you count those years backwards. AD is Anno Domini. It is Italian for "the year of Our Lord." Therefore it was used after he was born to distinguish before and after Christ's birth.
2007-02-08 06:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by Crazee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BC = before christ
AD = hmmm i was told 2 different ones Anno domini (which i think means after the death of(christ))
apologies if i am wrong.
2007-02-08 06:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by dooglepuff 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
B.C. Before Christ
A.D. Anno Domini (Latin) In the year of our lord
2007-02-08 06:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not certain if this is what you are asking, but AD is now CE (for Common Era) and BC is now BCE (for Before Common Era).
2007-02-08 06:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by sinistermoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Currently the terms "BCE" or "Before Common Era" or "CE," "Common Era" are in use.
2007-02-08 06:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
bc is before christ
ad is ano domini (spelling? pronounced dom-in-eye)
2007-02-08 06:52:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You on about AC/DC or what - Am I thick - don't answer that!
2007-02-08 06:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋