How Does Rahner Describe God
According to Elizabeth Johnson, in what ways does Rahner describe God? Explain answer.
According to Elizabeth Johnson, Rahner explains why he considers God to be human. To create a world full of human beings, there had to be a creator ‘and this is what people call God’. (Johnson 2017 p31). This allows Rahner to focus on God as a human subject and not as a mysterious object. Nobody can prove the existence of God therefore Rahner works to describe a person from a modern culture that intended for us to follow in his footsteps, creating a holy, loving world for us to live in. people associate God as a mystery that is silent and hidden. Although God is hidden, Rahner notes how we still talk to him in silence and we are aware of our limitations. Rahner’s opinions of God can be seen in Jesus Christ. He imagines God to be just like …show more content…
The seven great communal sacraments that we receive within the church such as baptism communion, communion and confirmation are defining moments in our religious lives. We also experience the grace of God through our relationships with others throughout our daily lives these encounters may not be obvious events but will give us a spiritual awakening and an experience of God’s grace. God’s grace is evident and can be seen through the natural beauty of the world we live in. When people are surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation God’s grace is inevitable. Such sacramental moments bring celebration and happiness into our life. All these moments are different, and all have their own importance. Some are public others are often very silent. ‘Such moments may occasionally be more fruitful signs of grace for us’. (Himes 2004 p14). In quiet times of reflection, we often get closer to God than we do at mass. I feel that all these sacramental moments encourage Christians to develop a stronger relationship with God. It helps Christians to become more active in their own
According to Elizabeth Johnson, Rahner explains why he considers God to be human. To create a world full of human beings, there had to be a creator ‘and this is what people call God’. (Johnson 2017 p31). This allows Rahner to focus on God as a human subject and not as a mysterious object. Nobody can prove the existence of God therefore Rahner works to describe a person from a modern culture that intended for us to follow in his footsteps, creating a holy, loving world for us to live in. people associate God as a mystery that is silent and hidden. Although God is hidden, Rahner notes how we still talk to him in silence and we are aware of our limitations. Rahner’s opinions of God can be seen in Jesus Christ. He imagines God to be just like …show more content…
The seven great communal sacraments that we receive within the church such as baptism communion, communion and confirmation are defining moments in our religious lives. We also experience the grace of God through our relationships with others throughout our daily lives these encounters may not be obvious events but will give us a spiritual awakening and an experience of God’s grace. God’s grace is evident and can be seen through the natural beauty of the world we live in. When people are surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation God’s grace is inevitable. Such sacramental moments bring celebration and happiness into our life. All these moments are different, and all have their own importance. Some are public others are often very silent. ‘Such moments may occasionally be more fruitful signs of grace for us’. (Himes 2004 p14). In quiet times of reflection, we often get closer to God than we do at mass. I feel that all these sacramental moments encourage Christians to develop a stronger relationship with God. It helps Christians to become more active in their own