BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — Supporters and community members gathered in Leesville to welcome Buddhist monks as they continue a peace walk toward Washington, D.C.
The monks made an overnight stop at Nazareth Methodist Church, where residents came together to learn more about the mission and show their support. Among those in attendance was Marc Horwitz, who traveled from North Carolina to greet the monks and walk alongside them.
“I’m from North Carolina now near Asheville,” Horwitz said. “I feel if Jesus were here, He would be walking with them.”…