Main Themes:
- Man as God: Bishop Ramzi emphasizes the unity of man and God. He argues that the creative power of God, the “Word” described in the Bible, resides within each individual as their imagination. “With God all things are possible and therefore with man all things are possible.”
- Imagination Creates Reality: Ramzi posits that imagination is the sole creative force in the universe. By vividly imagining a desired state and “living in the end,” individuals can manifest it into their physical reality. “All objective reality is solely produced through imagining.”
- Living in the End: This concept encourages individuals to focus their imagination on the desired outcome, feeling and experiencing it as if it were already true. This unwavering belief, despite contradicting sensory evidence or reason, is key to manifestation. “Dwell in the end. The end is where we begin.”
- The Power of Assumption: Bishop Ramzi stresses the importance of assuming the desired state, even without external proof. He believes that persistent assumption will eventually “harden into fact.”
- Responsibility and Choice: Since imagination creates reality, individuals are fully responsible for their experiences. Ramzi urges his listeners to choose loving and positive imaginal acts for themselves and others.
Important Ideas/Facts:
- The Word as Imagination: Bishop Ramzi defines the biblical “Word” as the creative power of God residing within every human as their imagination.
- Christ Within: He identifies Christ with the human imagination, stating that “Christ is in man” and is the “true identity of every man.”
- No External Savior: Bishop Ramzi rejects the idea of an external savior figure. He believes that salvation and fulfillment come from realizing the divine power within.
- Biblical Interpretation: He interprets biblical stories as symbolic representations of inner psychological and spiritual truths, not literal historical events.
Notable Quotes:
- “The word became flesh and dwelt within us. In us.”
- “This creative word is in us. Well, what is this creative word? It’s your own imagination. That’s Christ in man.”
- “All things were made by him and he is your imagination. All objective reality is solely produced through imagining.”
- “He which is was wished until he were.” (Shakespeare)
- “God calls a thing that is not seen as though it were seen and then the unseen become seen.”
- “Christ in us, not out there, is the hope of glory.”
- “He became man that man may become God.”
- “So, I say live as though it were true.”
Bishop Ramzi’s core teachings on the power of imagination and the divine potential within every human being. He emphasizes personal responsibility, self-discovery, and the transformative power of consciously directing one’s imagination to manifest desired experiences. His anecdotes offer compelling examples of his principles in action.