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BCE is the correct form to use when refering to ancient history "Before [[Common Era]]", a mathematical, but not philosophical equivalent of BC, or "Before Christ".  Some historians have argued that the use of BC implies that all history is relative to Christ, whereas the use of BCE makes it clear that Christ is not and should be the basis of our calendar system.
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BCE is the abbreviated form of the term "Before [[Common Era]]", a mathematical, but not philosophical equivalent of BC, or "Before Christ".  Some historians have argued that the use of BC implies that all history is relative to Christ, whereas the use of BCE denies that Christ is the basis of our calendar system.

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BCE is the abbreviated form of the term "Before Common Era", a mathematical, but not philosophical equivalent of BC, or "Before Christ". Some historians have argued that the use of BC implies that all history is relative to Christ, whereas the use of BCE denies that Christ is the basis of our calendar system.

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