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Why have some historians rejected the labels BC and AD as labels for periods in world history?
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Why have some historians rejected the labels BC and AD as labels for periods in world history?

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Because they are not culturally inclusive. They are based solely on Christianity:

BC = Before Christ

AD = Anno domini ( Latin for in the year of the Lord)

Now, it is referred to as BCE.



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