The contemporary relevance Karl Rahner

Abstract

The contemporary relevance of Rahner and his theology is considered in this article from three different points of view: Firstly, his attitude towards theology: a) as a man that freely and consciously (spiritually) directed his attention to the real world (in the World); b) his understanding of humanity as being constitutively open to the hearing of the Word (Hearer of the Word), and c) as a man who, from the radical experience of the Holy Mystery, utters words to the Silence, knowing that they are listened to and welcomed. Secondly, the three stage theological method he used: a) contemplation of the reality given and offered to us; b) the intention of this comprehension of reality in his logic and ultimate meaning; and c) the question why that reality exists and how it could be significant for human life. Thirdly, the three main guidelines of his theology: a) Human being is capable of God; b) this happens only because God is able to be man, and c) the mystery of God (theology) and the mystery of man (anthropology) are inseparable.