A Piece of Peace
Monday, October 9th, 2006It is difficult to believe that the essay below comes from a teenager. The insight and writing skill are exquisite. What makes me believe is the spirit of hope and a deep understanding of humanity unsullied by — though not unaware of — the jaded cynicism of so common to my peers (mid 20’s to mid 30’s).
This essay was the winner of a contest held by the URI of Charlotte, in the
American state of North Carolina. The contest was held along with another interfaith group in the county as part of their International Day of Peace celebration. They invited high school students to write about building a culture of peace. They had a number of judges representing academic and religious communities, but I suspect no expertise was required to recognize this particular essay as the winner.