The vision of paradise on earth has been expressed by prophet and
poet alike throughout human history. Unfortunately this wonderland
where people live in harmony, and each citizen has a role to play in the
development of a heavenly community, has never been actualized (or even
intimated) by any nation on earth. In his work entitled Vision for Utopia,
author Melchizedek presents a colorful picture of a world free of want,
violence, and greed; and, in the process, articulates his own personal
plan to make this dream a reality.
The story takes place in the year 2021. At this time "the world has become one under the international guidance of Ophiram," a Charity Foundation that has achieved sovereign influence through the implementation of founder John J. Elias' political and economic theories. "It is a World where every person, every Company and every Country is now thriving in a climate of co-operation." In an attempt to understand how the Ophiram philosophy has managed to reshape the political reality of civilization, reporters Simon Tyne and Sarah Carey make a trip to the World Unity Tower--Ophiram's colossal headquarters--to interview Mr. Elias.
Within the course of the novel these two inquisitive journalists are taken on an extensive tour of the entire Ophiram Foundation: a multi-faceted enterprise spanning the globe and comprised of countless interrelated agencies. As they travel the world and get an inside look--and a detailed description--of the company's infrastructure, they begin to grasp, and stand in awe, of the inner workings of the Ophiram Corporation. With projects ranging from commercial spaceflight, to curing diseases, to improving the human diet, to the construction of aesthetically perfect architectural structures; and departments dealing with every imaginable global issue, there appears to be no limit to the size and scope of the Ophiram operation.
The word Ophiram is taken from the Biblical book of Isaiah where the prophet states: "I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir." True to Isaiah's prophecy, the author creates a world where mortals are indeed considered more valuable than mere commodities or money. Through the Ophiram initiative, world citizens are no longer forced to live a humiliating, sub-standard existence dominated by the masters of industry, who value their own personal wealth above human life--and claim the 'lion's share' of this earth's resources for themselves--while the vast majority of people made in God's image perish in impoverishment. The author's noble intention, and the artistic way he presents his intricate (and yet philosophically profound) worldview, are well worth consideration.
In addition to crafting a linear storyline wherein he couches his political philosophy, the author uses the novel to showcase his exquisite artwork. The elaborate designs and Scripture verses embellishing 'the new world' currency are beyond beautiful. Even if one doubts the viability of actualizing the author's thoughtful spiritual-political-economic theories--due to human greed which negates the possibility of achieving unified goals--Vision for Utopia is a true work of art.
The story takes place in the year 2021. At this time "the world has become one under the international guidance of Ophiram," a Charity Foundation that has achieved sovereign influence through the implementation of founder John J. Elias' political and economic theories. "It is a World where every person, every Company and every Country is now thriving in a climate of co-operation." In an attempt to understand how the Ophiram philosophy has managed to reshape the political reality of civilization, reporters Simon Tyne and Sarah Carey make a trip to the World Unity Tower--Ophiram's colossal headquarters--to interview Mr. Elias.
Within the course of the novel these two inquisitive journalists are taken on an extensive tour of the entire Ophiram Foundation: a multi-faceted enterprise spanning the globe and comprised of countless interrelated agencies. As they travel the world and get an inside look--and a detailed description--of the company's infrastructure, they begin to grasp, and stand in awe, of the inner workings of the Ophiram Corporation. With projects ranging from commercial spaceflight, to curing diseases, to improving the human diet, to the construction of aesthetically perfect architectural structures; and departments dealing with every imaginable global issue, there appears to be no limit to the size and scope of the Ophiram operation.
The word Ophiram is taken from the Biblical book of Isaiah where the prophet states: "I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir." True to Isaiah's prophecy, the author creates a world where mortals are indeed considered more valuable than mere commodities or money. Through the Ophiram initiative, world citizens are no longer forced to live a humiliating, sub-standard existence dominated by the masters of industry, who value their own personal wealth above human life--and claim the 'lion's share' of this earth's resources for themselves--while the vast majority of people made in God's image perish in impoverishment. The author's noble intention, and the artistic way he presents his intricate (and yet philosophically profound) worldview, are well worth consideration.
In addition to crafting a linear storyline wherein he couches his political philosophy, the author uses the novel to showcase his exquisite artwork. The elaborate designs and Scripture verses embellishing 'the new world' currency are beyond beautiful. Even if one doubts the viability of actualizing the author's thoughtful spiritual-political-economic theories--due to human greed which negates the possibility of achieving unified goals--Vision for Utopia is a true work of art.
