BBC adopts BCE/CE, until they don’t….
LONDON RNS British Christians are incensed after the state-funded BBC decided to jettison the terms B.C. and A.D. in favor of B.C.E. and C.E. in historical date references.The broadcaster has directed that the traditional B.C. Before Christ and A.D. Anno Domini, or Year of the Lord be replaced by B.C.E. Before Common Era and C.E. Common Era in its television and radio broadcasts.
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UPDATE:
On Wednesday (Sept. 28), a BBC spokeswoman addressed the controversy, saying: “Whilst the BBC uses B.C. and A.D. like most people as standard terminology, it is also possible for individuals to use different terminology if they wish to, particularly as it is now commonly used in historical research.”
via BBC Drops B.C./A.D. Dating Method: Christians Outraged UPDATE.
Next up for the BBC: PYT and OPP.