Abstract:
Statistics show that despite the country's pandemic and economic setback, 40 per cent of
the total population of Sri Lankans are using the internet. The following social media platforms, like Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube, are used mainly by Sri Lankans, according to the statistics available 8.4. Millions of Sri Lankans were using social media
in 2022, which is 38.1 per cent of the country's total population. It is on the increase
annually. Most people use Facebook and YouTube to view news, get information, and for
recreation. Most people use Facebook for social engagement. The news and information
displayed on social media bring helpful information and sometimes create tension among
religious communities. This particular research aims to bring posts that were displayed on
Facebook and brought about religious disorder in the Batticaloa district and the efforts
made at the religious level to bring about peace and harmony among religious communities. The main objectives of this research are to build harmony among religious
communities, to avoid posting news or information which brings religious disorder among
people, to get clear and correct information before posting a post on Facebook, and to see
that the information and views posted are helpful for a nonviolent communication among
religious communities. By upholding these objectives, we can reduce tensions created by
Facebook posts among religious communities and create a peaceful environment for all to
live harmoniously amidst religious differences in the Batticaloa district.
