This article originally appeared on Inspireconversation.com, a blog inspiring conversation between parents and their children. Our world is a rich tapestry of varying religions, cultures, races and backgrounds. We are people separated by countless variations of circumstance, yet united by a shared humanity. We can choose to celebrate this diversity, learn from each other and

This article originally appeared on Inspireconversation.com, a blog inspiring conversation between parents and their children. Inspireconversation.com Editor’s Note: When we first read about this story in the press, we were very impressed and really happy to read it. We drafted an article about it so that parents and teens could discuss this very special event.