Rami Elias
Father Rami Elias (Arabic: رامي الياس) is a Syrian Jesuit priest specialized in the field of psychoanalysis. He holds a Master's degree in Philosophy,Theology and Psychoanalysis from Centre Sèvres in Paris, France. He has also been working as a psychoanalyst-psychotherapist in Syria since 1985[1].
People in Syria from different religious denominations, especially the young generation[2], follow his lectures, because of his concern for issues touching upon human, psychological, spiritual/faith, educational dimensions, as well as those related to marital life[3] in particular and family life in general[4].
| Father Rami Elias | |
|---|---|
| Native name | الأب رامي الياس اليسوعي |
| Born | 1953 Lattakia, Syria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Syrian Arab |
| 🏫 Education | Philosophy, Theology and Psychoanalysis |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Master of Philosophy from Centre Sèvres |
| 💼 Occupation | Priest & Psychotherapist |
| 🏢 Organization | Jesuit Order |
| Television | Live with Father Rami Elias |
| 🌐 Website | AlKalimeh |
Philosophy[edit]
Father Rami Elias has a modern rational outlook to Christian religious scriptures and an openness to this era. He does not shy away from tackling controversial social issues. He stresses the idea that true Christian thought recognizes the importance and role of Reason with respect to Faith, as Reason protects Faith from falling into naivety, while Faith protects Reason from falling into dictatorship. He sees that no one has the right to impose Faith given that this would make a mockery of both Faith in God and human beings[5][6].
He also believes that the hard-line religious stance has contributed to the birth of Atheism, which in its turn helped Christianity and the rest of religions choose its precepts and push it towards a solid ideology built upon Logic and Reason, making it capable of answering some of the questions people wonder about[7].
Father Rami Elias sees that countries espousing secularism did not really apply its principles, but have subjugated religion to the State, in order to unify a national identity. He believes that the State in turn started to assume a sacred status, replacing the Church, and began revering worldly values which may someday transform into a new religion[8].
He also considers human beings to be creatures longing for desire and not for need. He thinks that it is possible to fulfill need in a definite way, however it is not possible to wholly satisfy desire as it is a longing for the other in itself, and humans can never be satisfied of the other due to the fact that without it life itself has no meaning. In his opinion, the impossibility of satisfying desire of the other in a complete way is the shortfall that distinguishes human beings and makes them live in a continuous dynamism[9].
In his view, humans are still being built and created and have not become human in the whole sense of the word. He sees that our knowledge about humans is very limited, given that their truth runs very deep and has not emerged up to now. Elias believes that in their journey, humans strive as much as possible to reach total humanity[10].
Father Rami Elias sees that the ideas of the Holy Bible are far removed from the predominant Christian belief that the body is the origin of sin: the body is not an external factor that the spirit can substitute, rather a crucial part of the human identity for human beings to be present in the world. At the same time, he believes it is a way for the spirit to discover itself, even though the body may be old, disabled, or sick[11].
He does not see that the reason behind homosexuality or sexual orientation is biological, and does not think that sexual orientation is a matter of choice. Instead, it is a tendency discovered by people when sexual interest is born[12]. Through psychoanalytical sessions, he has managed to help many homosexuals live out their sexual preferences without feeling guilty or degrading their worth or status.
Professional Life[edit]
Father Rami Elias has held numerous responsibilities :
- Responsible for the Catholic Christian Education Committee in Damascus and its suburbs.
- Supervisor over all Catholic Church educational centres in Damascus and its suburbs.
- Responsible for Jesuit scholars in the Middle East region.
- He has given numerous ‘marriage preparation for couples’ courses to help them plan their married life.
- Lecturer and instructor of many priests, nuns and lay people in cities, towns, monasteries and churches in Syria and Lebanon.
- Teaching psychoanalysis at Centre Sèvres in Paris, France.
- Participated in the founding of the ‘Christian Theological Institute for Laity’ administering and teaching in it for ten years.
- Founded with some lay people the ‘Joint Orientation’ project aiming to provide the proper preparation to leaders, educators, and persons responsible for the fraternities, Church activities and scout movements in Damascus.
- Supervised the preparation and execution of the ‘Syrian Christian Youth’ encounter with Pope John Paul II during his visit to Syria in May 2001.
- Participated in numerous Radio and TV dialogues, meetings, and lectures regarding education and humanity, as well as numerous varied issues.
- Participated in the preparation of the official Christian education curriculum in Syria with the official concerned ministerial committee.
- Supervised and participated in numerous courses about the Bible in Syria.
- Participated in preparing most of the curricula and programmes of the Christian educational movements and activities in Syria.
- Provided spiritual, educational, and psychological support to several European diplomatic missions in Damascus.
- Practices psychotherapy and psychoanalysis on a daily basis since 1985 in Syria.
Publications[edit]
| Title | Cover |
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| Book: Who is God?
Original Title: من هو الله؟ Language: Arabic Category: Religion Publisher: Dar Al-Mashreq دار المشرق 2006 ISBN-13: 9782721452054 |
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| Book: Go to the land I am showing you
Original Title: انطلق نحو الأرض التي أريك Language: Arabic Category: Religion Publisher: Petites Soeurs de Jesus أخوات يسوع الصغيرات 2004 ISBN-13: 1000000146547 |
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| Book co-authored with Nader Michel : Dad gave me everything – Reflections on fathers and children
Original Title: أبي أعطاني كل شيء - تأمل في الأبوة والبنوة Language: Arabic Publisher: Dar Al-Mashreq دار المشرق 2012 ISBN-13: 9782721454195
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| Book co-authored with several writers: Cloning - between Science, Philosophy and Religion
Original Title: الاستنساخ بين العلم والفلسفة والدين Language: Arabic Category: Ethics
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Activities[edit]
Father Rami Elias presents human, psychological, spiritual/faith and human-centered subjects in his website, which was built by some expatriate youth who used to work with him and participate in his activities. He launched a series of live dialogues in 2020 to discuss human interest subjects such as:
- Coronavirus: a curse or a blessing? كورونا فايروس نقمة أم نعمة؟
- Psychological effects of quarantine الانعكاسات النفسية للحجر الصحي
- How do I live my Faith in the era of Coronavirus? كيف أعيش إيماني في ظل فايروس الكورونا؟
- After the Pandemic is not like before it ما بعدهما ليس كما قبلهما
- How do I face necessary changes on a personal level? كيف أواجه التغيير المطلوب على صعيد الذات؟
- How do I face necessary changes on a marital or family level? كيف أواجه التغيير المطلوب على الصعيد الزوجي والعائلي؟
- How do I face necessary changes on a social and Church level? كيف أواجه التغيير المطلوب على الصعيد المجتمع والكنيسة؟
- How do I face crises in life? كيف أواجه الأزمات في الحياة؟
- Fight of flight: which is better? هل المواجهة أفضل أم الهروب؟
- Fear, anxiety and defense mechanisms الخوف والقلق والآليات الدفاعية
- How to deal with our fears? كيف نتعامل مع مخاوفنا؟
- Which upbringing and values for the realities of today? أي تربية وأي قيم لواقع اليوم؟
- Religion divides but Humanity unites الدين يقسّم أما الإنسان فيوحد
- Who are you, Man? من أنت أيها الإنسان؟
- The role and importance of language in human realization دور وأهمية اللغة في تحقيق الإنسان
- From self-introspection to self confidence من الغوص بالذات إلى الثقة بها
- Phases of human emotional and psychological growth مراحل النمو العاطفي-النفسي للإنسان
- Homosexuality المثلية الجنسية
- Notions and correct principles of relationships مفهوم العلاقة وأسسها الصحيحة
- The challenges of marriage تحديات الزواج
- The relationship between parents and children علاقة الأهل بالأبناء
- From adversity to hope من المحنة إلى الرجاء
- The meanings and motivations of Atheism الإلحاد معناه ودوافعه
- History and principles of Secularism today تاريخ ومفهوم العلمانية اليوم
- Love and Hate are two faces of the same truth الحب والحقد وجهان لحقيقة واحدة
- Accepting reality and differences قبول الواقع والاختلاف
- Psychoanalysis and the psychological mechanism – 1st part التحليل النفسي والآلية النفسية - الجزء الأول
- The mechanisms of errors: slips and dreams آليات الهفوات، زلات اللسان والأحلام
- Dreams: their mechanisms, symbolism and how to analyse them الأحلام، آليتها ورموزها وكيفية تحليلها
- Psychoanalysis and freedom التحليل النفسي والحرية
- Psychosomatic illnesses: are they real or illusory? الأمراض النفسجسدية، حقيقة أم وهم
- Aggressiveness and violence العدوانية والعنف
- The concept of fatherhood and the role of mothers in this مفهوم الأبوة ودور الأم في ذلك
Easter discussions:
- The last seven words of Christ الكلمات السبعة الأخيرة للمسيح
- Fasting: the path to liberation, the path to death and resurrection الصوم مسيرة تحرر مسيرة موت وقيامة
- The concept and importance of rituals in our lives مفهوم وأهمية الطقوس في حياتنا
- Church sacraments: Christian upbringing أسرار الكنيسة - التنشئة
In addition to some Gospel discussions:
- I do not worship this God لا أعبد هذا الإله
- First two Chapters of the Genesis الفصلان الأوليان من سفر التكوين
- Chapters 2 and 3 of the Genesis الفصلان الثاني والثالث من سفر التكوين
- Sin, Saviour and Incarnation الخطيئة الخلاص التجسد
- The path of Jesus from Birth to Resurrection مسيرة يسوع من الولادة حتى القيامة
- Desire for Life or? رغبة في الحياة أم؟
- Jesus: wizard, healer or? يسوع ،ساحر، أم شافي، أم؟
- Healing of the Royal Official’s son شفاء ابن عامل الملك
- Healing of the man born blind since birth الولادة أو شفاء أعمى منذ مولده
- It is I - or walking on water أنا أو السير على الماء
- The meaning of miracles and their repercussions on our lives معنى المعجزة وانعكاسها على حياتنا
- Abraham and Sarah : from slavery to freedom and from sterility to fertility ابراهيم وسارة من العبودية إلىِ الحرية ومن العقم إلى الخصوبة
External Links[edit]
- الإنسان قيد التكوُّن المستمر
- من أهم المحاضرات رياضة روحية عن علم النفس وضوء الايمان والحياة المسيحية
- مَنْ هُوَ الله؟
- أين توجد السعادة
- جسد لماذا ولمن؟
- الإصغاء لكلمة الل ه
- معرفة الذات والثقة فيها
- قراءة تحليلية لنص يسوع يشفي طفلاً في كفرناحوم
- Syrie: “Les gens pensent en blanc et noir”
- Association Watad : pour remettre les Syriens debout
- Divisés sur l'avenir de leur pays, les Syriens ont en commun la peur
- Matinale chrétienne du 7 septembre
References[edit]
- ↑ "Alkalimeh". Alkalimeh. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ↑ "الرياضة الروحية الأولى 2018 للأب رامي الياس اليسوعي". Equipes Notre Dame Syrie. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ↑ "The foundations of true marriage أسس الزواج الصحيح". Echristian.ae. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ↑ "سلسلة الحياة الروحيَّة". دار المشرق - Dar El Machreq (in العربية). Retrieved 2021-02-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Atheism: its meanings and motivations الإلحاد، معناه ودوافعه". Live with Father Rami Elias مباشر مع الأب رامي الياس. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ "ساعة المجد - الأب رامي الياس اليسوعيّ". 2021-02-18. Archived from the original on 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2021-02-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Atheism: its meanings and motivations الإلحاد، معناه ودوافعه". Live with Father Rami Elias مباشر مع الأب رامي الياس. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ "History and Concept of Secularism Today تاريخ ومفهوم العلمانية اليوم". Live with Father Rami Elias مباشر مع الأب رامي الياس. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ↑ Michel, N. and Elias, R (2012). My dad gave me everything – Reflections on fathers and children أبي أعطاني كل شيء - تأمل في الأبوة والبنوة. pp. 93–94.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Search this book on
- ↑ Michel, N. and Elias, R. (2012). My dad gave me everything – Reflections on fathers and children أبي أعطاني كل شيء - تأمل في الأبوة والبنوة. p. 95.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Search this book on
- ↑ "الجسد بين التمجيد وعدم التقدير". Permanent Centre for Christian Upbringing المركز الدائم للتنشئة المسيحية. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ↑ "Homosexuality المثلية الجنسية". Live with Father Rami Elias مباشر مع الأب رامي الياس. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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