We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, believe that the monks who held there walk of peace is important for understanding global peace. What the monks are doing are very noble given the current climate of today’s society. With the nation being in an uproar over what is happening in Minnesota, what the monks are doing brings people together, even if it is just for a moment. This walk for peace shows that even in a time of division for the country, some people still care about peace.
The staff of the East Carolinian believe that Peace is hard to come by in this day in age. With the cost of living rising, the rights of many people getting stripped from them and the constant news cycle, it is hard to be peaceful. The extensive news coverage that monks have gotten shows us that, people still want peace, and that peace is worth fighting for.
Through bad weather, the monks walked in Texas and have recently reached Raleigh. Their goal is to reach Washington D.C. by February 2026. This shows a lot of dedication for what they believe in and that they want to show how much peace means to them. With the immense dedication that the monks have shown, it proves that peace is something that we strive for and can be achieved…