Lava diversion and Hawaiian Traditions.

[pahoated]

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Originally posted by Wao nahele kane
what happens to the previous sacred place?

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This is a western mainlander view, to develop a preconceived notion then proceed from there as if it were fact. The western view is the Hawaiians made every thing and place sacred willy-nilly. In pre-contact days, this would earn a skull bashing for breaking kapu. It would be to not have a shred of understanding of the kahuna and mana. The mana is only of importance to Kane, it means nothing to Pele and what she giveth, she taketh back.

This actually is an area of deep misunderstanding with the western mind, that Hawaiian sacred places were not to be disturbed. It shows such a lack of understanding it is difficult to even know where to begin, but the best example is the Naha stone.

"We come in peace!" - First thing said by missionaries and extraterrestrials