Yes, it does denote 'Common Era'. It tells us about a new era in the West,of the evolution of a people who once gave us massacres and pogroms, in the name piety and beliefs. A humane, common mindset, gave us Oxfam, Ban the Bomb, scores of churches into temples in Britain, state funds in Canada, and very bravely, forthright statements from mainstream Churches like the Anglican that every Faith could be a way to salvation. Europe once had Establised State Religions, but Sweden has severed all ties with the Lutherans, and Britain offers equal budget grants. The "C"onsumer age and disrobed City/Council schools has played a role in producing teens in North America who do not know that "C"hrist was born on that 'holiday', and think that Easter is a time to adore bunnies and chocolate eggs. eric.
