The nationalist ideology is broadly accepted even by non-nationalist Buddhists

Evidence

Not all Buddhists are nationalists, yet the Buddhist nationalist ideology appears to be widely accepted. Increased support for politicians and political parties toeing a pro-Sinhalese Buddhist line, favoring a military solution to the ethnic conflict, and supporting maintenance of the unitary state structure all signify this broad acceptance. That the majoritarian ethos propagated by the nationalist ideology has taken hold is reflected in the decline of secularism, the rise in anti-Christian violence, the cavalier disregard for minorities’ human rights, the culture of impunity surrounding the military (which is 98 percent Sinhalese) when dealing with Tamils, attacks against the media and others critical of the government, and the renewed colonization efforts by Sinhalese Buddhist nationalists in the Eastern Province. — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist Ideology, 39

Categorization

• XREF: Broad acceptance of an ideology beyond its hardcore adherents suggests a manufactured enemy sustains solidarity for a wide coalition — the reader’s central question about solidarity maintenance via external threat. — connects to: Sinhalese Buddhist nationalist ideology commands broad popular support in Sri Lanka; A majoritarian Sinhalese Buddhist nationalist ethos is now broadly accepted across Sri Lankan society — Neil DeVotta, Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist…, 39

Broader Connections

• Sinhalese Buddhist nationalist ideology commands broad popular support in Sri Lanka #corroborates (0.85)