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Role of Religious Leaders in Reconciliation Process in Sri Lanka

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  • Aruna Jayathilaka

    (Lecturer in Political Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka)

  • Moahmed Ansari

    (Program Officer, National Peace Council, Sri Lanka)

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Religion plays a vital role in modern conflicts through creating a powerful impact on peace building. The values contained in great religious teachings are essential to address and eradicate root causes of conflicts and attributes of religions including reliability as a trusted institution, a respected set of values, moral warrants for opposing injustice on the part of governments, unique leverage for promoting reconciliation among conflicting parties, a capability to mobilize communities are important in promoting peace and reconciliation. This study investigates the role of religious leaders in the process of post war reconciliation in Sri Lanka. Study applies qualitative methods by interviewing the project stakeholders of a particular project ‘Collective Engagement for Religious Freedom’ which covers eight districts in Sri Lanka.

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  • Aruna Jayathilaka & Moahmed Ansari, 2019. "Role of Religious Leaders in Reconciliation Process in Sri Lanka," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 3(1), pages 295-299, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:3:y:2019:i:1:p:295-299
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