12-19-2014, 11:50 AM
I'm not an expert so everyone knows. Could never write about these two things in full because I'd be typing forever. I'll try to make it simple. Respect the native peoples beliefs. Would you destroy someone's soul? When you mess with Pele in any way, that is what they feel. You are taking their soul and disrespecting their ancestor, which in turn brings only more destruction. She is cleansing the land. They believed that before any western house was built here so it's not about cleaning out the people who built up the area.
Hawaiians say respect her, that is all that should be needed to be said. You don't want to cross her even if all that does in your mind is appease the Hawaiians. I know it's really hard, try to feel what they feel.
I don't have time for the sovereignty subject, I suggest you find one kupuna(Hawaiian blooded elder) and kindly ask them how they feel about it. Then ask many more kupuna and that will help you understand. I can say that it is the root of all these things I have been talking about. Ok pau, going play catch with my son. Aloha
Hawaiians say respect her, that is all that should be needed to be said. You don't want to cross her even if all that does in your mind is appease the Hawaiians. I know it's really hard, try to feel what they feel.
I don't have time for the sovereignty subject, I suggest you find one kupuna(Hawaiian blooded elder) and kindly ask them how they feel about it. Then ask many more kupuna and that will help you understand. I can say that it is the root of all these things I have been talking about. Ok pau, going play catch with my son. Aloha
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