What role do empathy and personal connection play in countering prejudices?

All Muslims that I have met have been kind and peaceful, we should never judge the whole group based on the extreme actions of a few

Understanding that people who follow a different religion than most people in the country are still American citizens will help everyone be treated equally, holding true to civil rights.

I don't think anyone should judge people on the religion they practice.

Countering prejudices? Islam and Judaism are satanic religions and should be prejudiced against.