How CE became an alternative to AD

The video addresses the controversy around using CE (Common Era) instead of AD (Anno Domini) for dating years. It clarifies misconceptions that CE is an atheist term, explaining its Jewish origins and historical use for over 200 years. The speaker, who is Jewish, highlights that CE and BCE (Before Common Era) were adopted to avoid theological terms like Christ and Lord, which conflict with Jewish beliefs. The video emphasizes that the terms are not meant to erase Jesus from history but to provide a theologically neutral way to reference dates, now widely accepted in academic circles.

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