Flight 34 had just taken off from Los Angeles for New York when the pilot's voice resounded through the cabin. The American Airlines pilot, Roger Findiesen, suggested that Christian passengers skip the movie and instead attest to their faith by raising their hands in the air. The master of the ship then invited an interfaith dialogue between the Christians and the non-believers.

Four and a half hours later, the plane landed, and the pilot, having heard of complaints in the cabin, genially offered to engage in further dialogue about the Lord. The airline is investigating, noting that Mr. Findiesen had recently visited a Christian mission and wanted to "share his emotions."

--New York Times, 2/11/04