Standing close to a Boeing 747 jet one could hardly conceive how such a monstrosity could be lifted off the ground, regardless of the means used. What combination of cranes and jacks would be required for such a feat? Tons upon tons of weight combined with sheer immensity stagger the imagination as such a venture is contemplated. And yet, every day hundreds of people buy tickets to sit inside and expect the colossus to lift itself. What strange principle induces this type of behavior? Certainly, a surface knowledge of the scientific explanations of foil, lift, velocity, etc. does not adequately explain the composure of so many humans sitting in close proximity; all expecting the same result. Upon reflection, there must be some more important factor And that factor is the pilot. Supreme confidence is placed in this human, whom they probably have not ever seen, or know the name of (until it is announced over the intercom), to so expertly maneuver the craft that they are ready to give over their lives to his skill. And yet, were a questionnaire to include the question, "Do you have faith?" many would answer, "No, I do not have faith. This peculiar impression does not confine itself to worldlings Even in the church there is much uncertainty about "having" faith.

Let us suppose that a person really did not have faith. What transportation would be available to that person? If one cannot trust others then any vehicle that had a human driver would be suspect. Not even an automobile would be available