04-06-2015, 01:19 PM
Trying to understand the arguments and beliefs of those against the telescopes...
If the ancient Hawaiians had a basalt mine and produced tools for use and trade near the top of the mountain, and the mountain gods have connection to the heavens, why specifically is this telescope a violation of the sacredness of the mountain? And who gets to make that call for all believers? And what about Hawaiians that have converted to Christianity, are their beliefs and culture discounted?
If the ancient Hawaiians had a basalt mine and produced tools for use and trade near the top of the mountain, and the mountain gods have connection to the heavens, why specifically is this telescope a violation of the sacredness of the mountain? And who gets to make that call for all believers? And what about Hawaiians that have converted to Christianity, are their beliefs and culture discounted?