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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
Volume XIII – 2021
Volume XII, 2020

• The paper should be submitted to the Editorial Board in three copies
sessions. One of the important points of working with interfaith organizations such
as “Religions for Peace” is that there is already an established consensus on how
and an electronic file as a text file (e.g. doc).
to cooperate between religious authorities representing different faiths.
• Figures should be numbered and stored in separate files with legends
included in the main text file.
Germany is not the only country sharpening the understanding of its civil
• Either English or American spelling can be used but should be
servants for the role of religious leaders in conflict management. Therefore,
consistent for the entire article.
exchanging views with colleagues from other Foreign Ministries with longer
Article Structure
experience in the field is very helpful.
Each article should contain the following :
• Title
• Short title for page headings
What can diplomats learn from religious leaders?
• Authors and their affiliations
Speaking from a diplomat’s point of view, these experiences are extremely
valuable. They give insights into the activities, mind-sets and experiences of
• A concise abstract (not more than 300 words)
• Key words
leaders of religious communities. They create respect for and understanding of
• Main text divided into sections e.g. Introduction, Materials and
their respective points of view. In addition, they build networks diplomats can
Methods, Results and Conclusion
• References (of all articles cited in the text)
continue to rely on when working on these issues alone.
• Table and Figure captions (numbered in sequence as they appear in
What strikes me as very impressive is a very different set of sensors to
the text)
address issues of justice, grief and forgiveness. All these are essential when it
Abstract
comes to address conflict or – hopefully – post conflict scenarios. Religious leaders
all over the world can tap into dimensions of reconciliation that diplomats could

The abstract should be concise and informative, not more than 300 words.
It should not only indicate the general scope of the article but also state the main
never hope to touch. They can appeal to kindness and benevolence to overcome
results and conclusions.
suffering and escape from the cycles of violence and hatred. Thinking of and
incorporating this additional dimension of healing into all state efforts of
Ethical Guidelines
Experimental investigation papers must state in the Materials and
reconciliation is a very important key.
Methods section that
The same qualities are also important in preventing conflicts from escalating.
1) informed consent was obtained from all adult participants and from
A singular event of injustice suffered can often be found as the trigger for a
parents or legal guardians of minors, including the name of the appropriate
person’s path of violence and terror. These events can’t be completely prevented.
institutional review board having approved the project;
However, the resulting anger can be calmed or amplified. Again, religious leaders

2) the maintenance and care of experimental animals comply with the
do play an important role in this.
Thai National Institute of Health Guidelines for the humane use of laboratory
animals or the equivalent country authority or agency;
Another important element in the interaction is a very fine sense regarding
3) approval is obtained from the relevant ethical committee.
discrimination. Issues of faith are issues of identity. If people feel their faith is
threatened, they often then feel that their identity is threatened as well. It is not
by accident that the suppression of faith serves as an important indicator for early

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