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The belief in witchcraft is common in Kenya. People think that when someone goes mad, he or she is bewitched.

The Monitor's founder, Mary Baker Eddy, followed developments in early aviation with interest. We asked aviation history writer Rosalie Dunbar to comment.

In April 2000, Christian Science Monitor correspondent Brad Knickerbocker, a former Navy pilot, helped pilot Arthur Hussey ferry a single-engine Cessna from Namibia to Alaska. The aerial odyssey—documented in photos, daily logs, and e-mail conversations with supporters around the world—was published by the Monitor.

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Celebrating 125 years of exploring practical spirituality Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Many people would acknowledge that deepdown they have an innate sense about God, about His goodness and care. They may never have been able to articulate it.

For a number of years I have assigned Sophocles' Antigone to a class of college freshmen, and have observed that students who respond most to this young woman are often those who have faced or are facing big personal challenges. These students like and identify with the play's protagonist, especially her belief—or "faith" as they sometimes refer to it—that she is doing right.

Growing Up , I thought my grandmother was the most wonderful person in the world. She was kind and gentle and never criticized me.

Reflecting back to the hours spent on my trampoline, and the many inspired thoughts that comforted me and gave me courage, I remember one song in particular was a big help. It's called "On Eagle's Wings" by Michael Joncas, and the composer based the words on the 91st Psalm: You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in His shadow for life, say to the Lord: "My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!" And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.

The article that follows was originally written as Sarah Drake's college entrance essay for Stanford University, where she is now a sophomore majoring in communications. We were deeply moved to learn of this young woman's enduring faith in the face of family tragedies.

Years ago , when Elie Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, he made a statement regarding the mental atmosphere in Germany during the Nazi rule. His remark has stayed with me ever since.