The article "Faith unites Jewish, Muslim students" enforces the idea that reconciliation between various faiths is indeed possible. Jewish and Muslim students from the University of Michigan are spending their spring break to help rebuild New Orleans. For the past few weeks, the students have met constantly to make their trip a success. In the process, both groups have not only gained a better insight about the other religion but also their own religious views and practices. They realize that the foundations and teachings of each religion are similar. What makes this event remarkable is the students' efforts to ensure this is a successful venture and the support they have garnered from both religious communities and leaders.

This incident provides organizations like ours the encouragement and hope that our goal can be achieved. The union of Jewish and Muslim students is a small but an important stepping stone building towards an understanding between different religious groups. For peace between various societies to occur (on a macro level), it is important that grassroots organizations (which are based on a micro based) such as these are given immense support and attention to ensure its triumph. After all, major changes begin with small steps.

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