I received a lot of criticism for using CE instead of BC in one of my videos, and my response was simply, "I’m not Christian." However, I do understand why people feel strongly about it. Many feel like their culture is being altered or erased, so I’ve decided to use BC from now on out of respect. 

That said, it’s interesting to look at what people used before the BC/AD system. The Romans, for example, used Ab Urbe Condita (AUC), which means "from the founding of the City" (Rome). This system dated years from 753 BCE, the traditional founding of Rome. As the Romans were pagans, their calendar and timekeeping would likely feel more in line with ancient beliefs and traditions, rather than Christian frameworks. 

Perhaps we should consider using AUC instead, as it’s not only non-Christian but also connected to a system that’s closer to our pre-Christian, pagan heritage. It might resonate more with those who value a connection to ancient beliefs. It’s an idea worth exploring. 

So, in 2025, using these systems, you'd have: 

AD 2025 (BC/AD system), 

2025 CE (CE/BCE system), 

2778 AUC (Roman system). 

If we adopted the Roman system, we'd have a timekeeping method from the ancient world and pagan traditions, which could feel more connected to pre-Christian beliefs.