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    The Impact of the Lutheran Reformation on Culture
    (The Department of Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Nilukani, I.
    Martin Luther, being the pioneer of the Protestant Reformation (1517) introduced a radical reformation in order to change the prevailing corruptive system of the 16th century Western Catholic Church which absolutely had a great impact not only on religion but also on political, social, cultural and economic world of that era. The reformation paved the way to (1) the vernacular translation of the Bible, (2) changes in the liturgical celebrations, and (3) changes in Christian art and church architecture. The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages afforded the opportunity to read the Sacred Scriptures in their own languages and to judge for themselves whether the teachings and religious practices were in accordance with the Sacred Scriptures. The simple forms of worship adopted in small groups and home based communities shifting the stone made altar to a table of fellowship were significant changes in conformity with the first Christian community. These changes helped people to become active participants in liturgy rather than passive observers. The introduction of simple art and architecture as an alternative to complex church art and architecture of the Western Catholic Church bridged the gap between the clergy and the faithful.
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    Indian culture and environment
    (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Shirin Qureshi, S.
    The Indian culture has always been attached to the natural environment. From the ancient times, people were brought up to respect and preserve the trees and plants that provide pure oxygen for human and animals. According to legends and as a part of religious practice people worship the trees and take good care of them as that will benefit the future generations. Some practices have become a part of the day to day life such as maintaining a Basil plant (Tulsi) at home to prevent mosquitoes and throwing Copper coins in the river as Copper is said to preserve the purity of the water and also plant herbs in their own gardens for quick remedies for sicknesses or diseases. These practices are even handed over to the next generation naturally. The Indian culture has always given nature a prominent place as a gratitude for the service it offers free of charge for the existence of all living beings.
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    The use of abusive language in Carl Muller’s The Jam Fruit Tree
    (Department of English, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Wisumperuma, T.; Nawamali, H.; Gurugamage, T.; Withanachchi, P.; Nayanathara, D.; Malankande, C.
    The use of abusive language is a novelty to Sri Lankan literature. Carl Muller has used this novelty in his novel The Jam Fruit Tree with the intention of portraying the life style and ethics of the Burgher Community in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this Gratiaen prize winning novel is equally admired and criticized for its diction. The present study is an attempt to convince the Global readership that the abusive language can be used as a powerful medium of expression to depict the culture and identity. Moreover, the abusive words used in this novel are collected and categorized in order to achieve the aim of our research.
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    Language Policy and Politics
    (University of Kelaniya, 2015) Rajapakshe, R.M.W.
    Language the most sophisticated invention of man, is a tool used to fulfill main requirements of the people inclusive of communication. Thus language is not a problem. However, when it is used as a medium of instruction in public administration, judiciary and in education in multi lingual countries, it sometimes becomes a problem. Language planning emerges when such problem arise. Could actually language be planned? Physical phenomenon like rivers, forests, mountains can be probed and planned. As language is a physical phenomenon, a tool, it can be planned. However there are differences between other objects. Firstly, language is a secondary invention of man. Secondly, it is strictly associated with religion and culture and therefore is a complicated physical phenomena. In the process of language planning, planners have to face various difficulties created by patriotic national movements and politicians. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the difficulties faced in the process of Language Planning in relation to the Sri Lankan context and the proposals to overcome them.