Revolutionizing Western Evangelicalism: Embracing the Universal Christ as the Key to Spiritual Tr... more Revolutionizing Western Evangelicalism: Embracing the Universal Christ as the Key to Spiritual Transformation. Love Never Fails. But Christ is all and in all. (Colossians 3:11 NASB)
In the vibrant tapestry of global languages, Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, holds a unique... more In the vibrant tapestry of global languages, Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, holds a unique place. It is not merely a tool for communication; it embodies the very essence of Hawaii culture, identity, and sovereignty. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the revitalization and resurgence of Ōlelo Hawaiʻi take on heightened significance, offering new paradigms for indigenous languages, cultural revitalization, and the quest for sovereignty. This paper delves into the multifaceted relationship between Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, sovereignty, and the emerging paradigms that shape the Hawaiian experience in the 21st century.
From the conception of a child, to the emergence of the universe. Hidden in plain view is the ene... more From the conception of a child, to the emergence of the universe. Hidden in plain view is the energy life force principle. This principle is called by many names, yet its function and relationship remains constant. Hidden in plain view, the spark of life permeates the universe. This life force called my mystics as the innate, to scientists such as Einstein puts it, in terms of, energy at the speed of light squared. Eastern philosophy calls it the tao, in the west we call it the spirit. There is no distinction between this material and the psycho/ spiritual reality. Matter is energy and energy is vibration. This vibration is the sound of life. The aum in one world view or
The Kumulipo is the Hawaiian creation story. Symbolic imagery and biological evolution are woven ... more The Kumulipo is the Hawaiian creation story. Symbolic imagery and biological evolution are woven beautifully in this Hawaiian chant. The Kumulipo is 2,102 lines long and takes around 3 hours to chant. Out of the two thousand lines, more than a thousand are straight genealogies listing in pairs, male and female. The Kumulipo is divided into 16 different eras. Eight eras in the realm of Po or darkness and the other eight in the realm of Ao or light. The creation chant tells of the origins of life from the very beginning. Kumu means source. Lipo means the depths of obscurity, like as in deep water from the bottomless ocean. The Kumulipo is Hawaii’s creation story from the depths of the unconscious to the dawn of enlightenment. In the Kumulipo sociology, psychology, philosophy, science, and religion are not divided into separate disciplines like we do in the west.
Lei ana Mauna Kea i ke Aloha 'Ōiaʻiʻo: He Mele Mahalo Na Keola Donaghy a me Leihuanani Kealiʻinoh... more Lei ana Mauna Kea i ke Aloha 'Ōiaʻiʻo: He Mele Mahalo Na Keola Donaghy a me Leihuanani Kealiʻinohomoku.
Naʻu i haku no ka papa. I wanted to highlight Maui Aliʻi, and call out to Maui people to remember... more Naʻu i haku no ka papa. I wanted to highlight Maui Aliʻi, and call out to Maui people to remember this ʻāina genealogy and weave in this present moment.
Interests Groups: According to a report that was prepared by the 2019 consultant agreement betwee... more Interests Groups: According to a report that was prepared by the 2019 consultant agreement between Democracy Fund Inc. and James Madison University due to high turnover rates in Congress, policy and law makers are lacking "reasons to stay" in their positions. According to science professor Timothy M. LaPira at James Madison University "its chaos.. an organization trying to retain brain power and institutional memory and know-how, itʻs a real problem. Congress is not operating at a level it once was. Half of congress wants to move up in the governmental chain while according to the report 43% wants to shift to the private sector. The implications for this high turnover in Congress lead to Lobbying firms, trade associations, and in-house operations of corporations taking opportunities within the legislative gaps to further their interests and goals. In this weeks reading "Fundraising for Favors?" The link between lobbyist and legislators can show how this high turnover in Congress leaves Legislative staff with more to do. Which makes looking at lobbyist and interests groups as possible resources for finances and data ever more tempting. In exchange furthering their interests groups goals in exchanging favors. As we look at Hawaiiʻs Political Action Committees we see Hawaii Labor unions such as Carpenters, Ironworkers, and engineers as highest contributors to campaigns. This means Hawaii's foreseeable future will "ride on the backs of the construction industry" (Ryan Kobayashi). Development in Hawaii can be a sensitive issue but looking at the data we see there will be heavy influence by our unions to use lobbyist to influence our policy and lawmakers. If we look at the report from James Madison University we can suggest that as high turnover of Congress members trend, we could have inexperienced Congress members dealing with our
The indegenous people of Hawaii trace their moʻokūauhau to sky Father and earth Mother, who are k... more The indegenous people of Hawaii trace their moʻokūauhau to sky Father and earth Mother, who are known as Wakea and Papa. This idea of sky Father and earth Mother is a common motif throughout the world. In Greek creation mythology the goddess Gaia and the God Uranus, in Australian Aborigines creation mythology Sun Mother and Father of All Spirits, and closely related to the story of Hawaii the Maori stories of Rangi and Papa. All of these stories contain the idea of earth as mother and the sky as father. The concept of the heavens meet the earth is further developed in the ideas of Christianity. In Christianity we have the idea of the Triune God who also comes down to earth and bridges the realm of eternity to earth via Mary. And just like the moʻokūauhau of the Hawaiian people, the divine eventually becomes flesh. The lepo (dirt) of the earth becomes alive by the ea of life.
In Hawaii there are two themes I will be focusing on concerning Hawaiian governance. These ideas ... more In Hawaii there are two themes I will be focusing on concerning Hawaiian governance. These ideas are some of the foundations in which the Hawaiian Kingdom stems from. The first idea is the Ahupuaʻa. The ahupuaʻa can be seen as a biological system in which encompases all life from the top of the mountain down to the ocean. The ahupuaʻa is held together by Hawaiian values such as pono, aloha, lokahi etc. These values are represented by the kanaka whose love for the land creates environments for life to flourish. Within the ahupuaʻa is the ʻaha moku. The ʻaha moku is groups of experts that maintain and maximize the ahupuaʻa and all life within it. ʻAha moku is made up of experts in their respective fields. These ʻaha moku council work together to perpetuate the ea of the ʻāina. Contemporary American governance is based on three main branches of government. The judicial, legislative, and executive. Each of these branches of government in the American system many times do not work together. For example within the legislative branch there is the congress/ senate. Within congress and senate there is also a split into two parties/ or ideologies called Rebuplican and Democratic. Both parties mostly do not agree with one another. Furthermore, many of the governance type outcomes in American are based on law and policy. Law and policy lead many of the decisions those in this system make. When compared to the kind of Hawaiian governance practices you can see that Hawaii has been a more relational or "democratic" type of government. American government tends to be fragmented and argumentative whereas interdependence and ballance are values of Hawaii. Instead of leaders fighting against one another such as Rebulican and Democrat, leaders or experts in Hawaiʻi work
ʻOiai ka wa hoʻokolonaio, e hoʻoikaika ana ʻo Kalakaua i ka mana o ka poʻe maoli. Ua hoʻihoʻi ʻo ... more ʻOiai ka wa hoʻokolonaio, e hoʻoikaika ana ʻo Kalakaua i ka mana o ka poʻe maoli. Ua hoʻihoʻi ʻo ia i na mea Hawaiʻi like ole i mua o na mea kolonaio. Alakaʻi ʻoia me ka manaʻo o ka hoʻihoʻi ʻana i na mea waiwai i ka poʻe maoli. He laʻana, Eia no, ka Poni mōʻī o 1883. Ua kuʻu ʻoia i ke kapu hula, no ke kūʻē ʻana i na mana kolonaio. A koe kēia, e hoʻokahua ʻo Kalakaua i na Hui hoʻohana ʻimi naʻauao no ka mau ʻana i ka ea o ka ʻāina. (Merry Monarch, Hale Naua, Kumulipo, pela nō) ʻOiai ke kūʻē ʻana o ka Hoʻohui ʻāina, ua hū ʻia ka poʻe maoli. Eia nō, O ka Hui Kalaiʻāina a me ka Hui Aloha ʻĀina na mea e hoʻoulu ai na palapala kūʻē hoʻohuiʻāina a hoʻoulu ʻia na nuepa Hawaii like ole (ka Elele, ka Leo Hawaii) e ko lākou makemake ʻana. Pēhea lākou i hoʻomaopopo ai ka poʻe. iā Kalakaua i hoʻihoʻi ai na mea waiwai i ka poʻe maoli, e neʻe ana ka poʻe me ko lākou mana i ka hoʻohuiʻāina. Me he ihe la ko Kalakaua hana ʻana, a he mea kupaianaha ko ka poʻe maoli hoʻohui ʻana i ka mana, ka ʻenehana hou, a ke Kalikiano. Noke Kalakaua a ka poʻe maoli i ko kākou kuleana no ka mau ʻana o ka ea o ka ʻāina o Hawaiʻi.
The Ahupuaʻa is a complex system and worldview that evolved over thousands of years. It is a sust... more The Ahupuaʻa is a complex system and worldview that evolved over thousands of years. It is a sustainable land management way of living that relates all things as divine, sacred, and at times prohibited or kapu. This worldview is manifested by the life from mountain to ocean. It is what would be considered these days as sustainability. In the ahupuʻa worldview, social systems and ecosystem are integrated as one. When social systems are separated from ecosystem, great ecological damage can be done. One example is the deforestation of North Korea by Japanese colonial forces. This deforestation of North Korean lands lead to millions of deaths. When social systems lead by anthropocentric values leave out sustainable development practices, ecological destruction can and will continue to lead to a chain effect of events unforeseen and sometimes unnoticed till it is too late. One example of seeming unrelated environmental problem that occurs during deforestation is water pollution. Forest hold soil, nutrients, and water that sustain the ecological systems. Without forests, soil is washed away with all its richness into the oceans and streams. This influx of runoff water causes a type of pollution called nutrient pollution. Nutrient pollution causes algae blooms which suffocate marine life and blocks light that is needed for some marine plants. Deforestation also is a key contributor to soil runoff water that directly effects one of the most valuable resources in the ecosystem, the coral reefs. The ahupuaʻa worldview can teach us how to heal and restore the damage done to our ecosystems by giving us a model on bridging social systems and ecosystems as one lifestyle. In
God is the Best Explanation for the Universe Why does the universe exist? In this paper I will gi... more God is the Best Explanation for the Universe Why does the universe exist? In this paper I will give three basic arguments to explain why God is the best answer to explain why the universe exists. The purpose of this paper is to show that there are more likely reasons for Theism rather than Atheism. In this paper I will be going over "The Cosmological Argument from Contingency", "The Kalam Cosmological Argument", and "The Moral Argument". These arguments have been used in universities across the globe to show that Theism is more reasonable than Atheism. Each argument has a rich history and has evolved over the centuries by theologians and philosophers. We will look over each argument in detail and learn the basic ideas of each one. But before we start why read this paper? During my college aged years I have come to find it very difficult to engage in meaningful conversations with others in my christian faith. Even more so, how to defend and even challenge professors about the conflicting worldview they sometimes teach. Studies show that majority of students lose their faith during their university years. I had one friend who spent his whole childhood in the christian faith and after taking only one semester of university denied his faith because of misleading interpretation theories of the universe.
HAW 261 Spring Break paper on: Moʻokūʻauhau versus Colonial Entitlement in English Translations... more HAW 261 Spring Break paper on: Moʻokūʻauhau versus Colonial Entitlement in English Translations of the Kumulipo. In the published work of Brandy McDougall called "Moʻokūauhau verses Colonial Entitlement in English Translations of the Kumulipo" , McDougallʻs intention is to inform the reader the vast difference between Beckwith translation of the Kumulipo and the translation of the kumulipo done by Queen Liliuokalani. McDougall identifies the fundamental issue she has between both translations, and brings attention to her points regarding colonial entitlement. ...
Hawaii, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a melting pot of historical infl... more Hawaii, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a melting pot of historical influences. Over the centuries, the islands have witnessed the convergence of diverse cultures and ethnicities, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of Hawaiian society. The rich and diverse cultural heritage that exists today is a testament to the complex interplay of its colonial past and the assimilation of various immigrant groups that sought new opportunities on these shores. The legacy of colonization is deeply intertwined with Hawaii's history. The arrival of European explorers and settlers, followed by the eventual annexation of Hawaii as a U.S. territory, shaped the course of the islands' development. The indigenous communities, with their own traditions, spirituality, and social structures, found themselves navigating the profound changes brought on by the colonizers.
The influence Rev. Stewart and Rev. Richards had on Hawaiʻis Aliʻi was great. Furthermore, the in... more The influence Rev. Stewart and Rev. Richards had on Hawaiʻis Aliʻi was great. Furthermore, the influence that was continued in Hawaii by Rev. William Richards would expand throughout the globe. Rev. Richards can be considered as one of the key people in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi sovereignty movement as he and others established the independence of the Hawaiʻi Kingdom. This day is now celebrated as ka Lā Kūʻokoʻa.
Revolutionizing Western Evangelicalism: Embracing the Universal Christ as the Key to Spiritual Tr... more Revolutionizing Western Evangelicalism: Embracing the Universal Christ as the Key to Spiritual Transformation. Love Never Fails. But Christ is all and in all. (Colossians 3:11 NASB)
In the vibrant tapestry of global languages, Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, holds a unique... more In the vibrant tapestry of global languages, Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, holds a unique place. It is not merely a tool for communication; it embodies the very essence of Hawaii culture, identity, and sovereignty. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the revitalization and resurgence of Ōlelo Hawaiʻi take on heightened significance, offering new paradigms for indigenous languages, cultural revitalization, and the quest for sovereignty. This paper delves into the multifaceted relationship between Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, sovereignty, and the emerging paradigms that shape the Hawaiian experience in the 21st century.
From the conception of a child, to the emergence of the universe. Hidden in plain view is the ene... more From the conception of a child, to the emergence of the universe. Hidden in plain view is the energy life force principle. This principle is called by many names, yet its function and relationship remains constant. Hidden in plain view, the spark of life permeates the universe. This life force called my mystics as the innate, to scientists such as Einstein puts it, in terms of, energy at the speed of light squared. Eastern philosophy calls it the tao, in the west we call it the spirit. There is no distinction between this material and the psycho/ spiritual reality. Matter is energy and energy is vibration. This vibration is the sound of life. The aum in one world view or
The Kumulipo is the Hawaiian creation story. Symbolic imagery and biological evolution are woven ... more The Kumulipo is the Hawaiian creation story. Symbolic imagery and biological evolution are woven beautifully in this Hawaiian chant. The Kumulipo is 2,102 lines long and takes around 3 hours to chant. Out of the two thousand lines, more than a thousand are straight genealogies listing in pairs, male and female. The Kumulipo is divided into 16 different eras. Eight eras in the realm of Po or darkness and the other eight in the realm of Ao or light. The creation chant tells of the origins of life from the very beginning. Kumu means source. Lipo means the depths of obscurity, like as in deep water from the bottomless ocean. The Kumulipo is Hawaii’s creation story from the depths of the unconscious to the dawn of enlightenment. In the Kumulipo sociology, psychology, philosophy, science, and religion are not divided into separate disciplines like we do in the west.
Lei ana Mauna Kea i ke Aloha 'Ōiaʻiʻo: He Mele Mahalo Na Keola Donaghy a me Leihuanani Kealiʻinoh... more Lei ana Mauna Kea i ke Aloha 'Ōiaʻiʻo: He Mele Mahalo Na Keola Donaghy a me Leihuanani Kealiʻinohomoku.
Naʻu i haku no ka papa. I wanted to highlight Maui Aliʻi, and call out to Maui people to remember... more Naʻu i haku no ka papa. I wanted to highlight Maui Aliʻi, and call out to Maui people to remember this ʻāina genealogy and weave in this present moment.
Interests Groups: According to a report that was prepared by the 2019 consultant agreement betwee... more Interests Groups: According to a report that was prepared by the 2019 consultant agreement between Democracy Fund Inc. and James Madison University due to high turnover rates in Congress, policy and law makers are lacking "reasons to stay" in their positions. According to science professor Timothy M. LaPira at James Madison University "its chaos.. an organization trying to retain brain power and institutional memory and know-how, itʻs a real problem. Congress is not operating at a level it once was. Half of congress wants to move up in the governmental chain while according to the report 43% wants to shift to the private sector. The implications for this high turnover in Congress lead to Lobbying firms, trade associations, and in-house operations of corporations taking opportunities within the legislative gaps to further their interests and goals. In this weeks reading "Fundraising for Favors?" The link between lobbyist and legislators can show how this high turnover in Congress leaves Legislative staff with more to do. Which makes looking at lobbyist and interests groups as possible resources for finances and data ever more tempting. In exchange furthering their interests groups goals in exchanging favors. As we look at Hawaiiʻs Political Action Committees we see Hawaii Labor unions such as Carpenters, Ironworkers, and engineers as highest contributors to campaigns. This means Hawaii's foreseeable future will "ride on the backs of the construction industry" (Ryan Kobayashi). Development in Hawaii can be a sensitive issue but looking at the data we see there will be heavy influence by our unions to use lobbyist to influence our policy and lawmakers. If we look at the report from James Madison University we can suggest that as high turnover of Congress members trend, we could have inexperienced Congress members dealing with our
The indegenous people of Hawaii trace their moʻokūauhau to sky Father and earth Mother, who are k... more The indegenous people of Hawaii trace their moʻokūauhau to sky Father and earth Mother, who are known as Wakea and Papa. This idea of sky Father and earth Mother is a common motif throughout the world. In Greek creation mythology the goddess Gaia and the God Uranus, in Australian Aborigines creation mythology Sun Mother and Father of All Spirits, and closely related to the story of Hawaii the Maori stories of Rangi and Papa. All of these stories contain the idea of earth as mother and the sky as father. The concept of the heavens meet the earth is further developed in the ideas of Christianity. In Christianity we have the idea of the Triune God who also comes down to earth and bridges the realm of eternity to earth via Mary. And just like the moʻokūauhau of the Hawaiian people, the divine eventually becomes flesh. The lepo (dirt) of the earth becomes alive by the ea of life.
In Hawaii there are two themes I will be focusing on concerning Hawaiian governance. These ideas ... more In Hawaii there are two themes I will be focusing on concerning Hawaiian governance. These ideas are some of the foundations in which the Hawaiian Kingdom stems from. The first idea is the Ahupuaʻa. The ahupuaʻa can be seen as a biological system in which encompases all life from the top of the mountain down to the ocean. The ahupuaʻa is held together by Hawaiian values such as pono, aloha, lokahi etc. These values are represented by the kanaka whose love for the land creates environments for life to flourish. Within the ahupuaʻa is the ʻaha moku. The ʻaha moku is groups of experts that maintain and maximize the ahupuaʻa and all life within it. ʻAha moku is made up of experts in their respective fields. These ʻaha moku council work together to perpetuate the ea of the ʻāina. Contemporary American governance is based on three main branches of government. The judicial, legislative, and executive. Each of these branches of government in the American system many times do not work together. For example within the legislative branch there is the congress/ senate. Within congress and senate there is also a split into two parties/ or ideologies called Rebuplican and Democratic. Both parties mostly do not agree with one another. Furthermore, many of the governance type outcomes in American are based on law and policy. Law and policy lead many of the decisions those in this system make. When compared to the kind of Hawaiian governance practices you can see that Hawaii has been a more relational or "democratic" type of government. American government tends to be fragmented and argumentative whereas interdependence and ballance are values of Hawaii. Instead of leaders fighting against one another such as Rebulican and Democrat, leaders or experts in Hawaiʻi work
ʻOiai ka wa hoʻokolonaio, e hoʻoikaika ana ʻo Kalakaua i ka mana o ka poʻe maoli. Ua hoʻihoʻi ʻo ... more ʻOiai ka wa hoʻokolonaio, e hoʻoikaika ana ʻo Kalakaua i ka mana o ka poʻe maoli. Ua hoʻihoʻi ʻo ia i na mea Hawaiʻi like ole i mua o na mea kolonaio. Alakaʻi ʻoia me ka manaʻo o ka hoʻihoʻi ʻana i na mea waiwai i ka poʻe maoli. He laʻana, Eia no, ka Poni mōʻī o 1883. Ua kuʻu ʻoia i ke kapu hula, no ke kūʻē ʻana i na mana kolonaio. A koe kēia, e hoʻokahua ʻo Kalakaua i na Hui hoʻohana ʻimi naʻauao no ka mau ʻana i ka ea o ka ʻāina. (Merry Monarch, Hale Naua, Kumulipo, pela nō) ʻOiai ke kūʻē ʻana o ka Hoʻohui ʻāina, ua hū ʻia ka poʻe maoli. Eia nō, O ka Hui Kalaiʻāina a me ka Hui Aloha ʻĀina na mea e hoʻoulu ai na palapala kūʻē hoʻohuiʻāina a hoʻoulu ʻia na nuepa Hawaii like ole (ka Elele, ka Leo Hawaii) e ko lākou makemake ʻana. Pēhea lākou i hoʻomaopopo ai ka poʻe. iā Kalakaua i hoʻihoʻi ai na mea waiwai i ka poʻe maoli, e neʻe ana ka poʻe me ko lākou mana i ka hoʻohuiʻāina. Me he ihe la ko Kalakaua hana ʻana, a he mea kupaianaha ko ka poʻe maoli hoʻohui ʻana i ka mana, ka ʻenehana hou, a ke Kalikiano. Noke Kalakaua a ka poʻe maoli i ko kākou kuleana no ka mau ʻana o ka ea o ka ʻāina o Hawaiʻi.
The Ahupuaʻa is a complex system and worldview that evolved over thousands of years. It is a sust... more The Ahupuaʻa is a complex system and worldview that evolved over thousands of years. It is a sustainable land management way of living that relates all things as divine, sacred, and at times prohibited or kapu. This worldview is manifested by the life from mountain to ocean. It is what would be considered these days as sustainability. In the ahupuʻa worldview, social systems and ecosystem are integrated as one. When social systems are separated from ecosystem, great ecological damage can be done. One example is the deforestation of North Korea by Japanese colonial forces. This deforestation of North Korean lands lead to millions of deaths. When social systems lead by anthropocentric values leave out sustainable development practices, ecological destruction can and will continue to lead to a chain effect of events unforeseen and sometimes unnoticed till it is too late. One example of seeming unrelated environmental problem that occurs during deforestation is water pollution. Forest hold soil, nutrients, and water that sustain the ecological systems. Without forests, soil is washed away with all its richness into the oceans and streams. This influx of runoff water causes a type of pollution called nutrient pollution. Nutrient pollution causes algae blooms which suffocate marine life and blocks light that is needed for some marine plants. Deforestation also is a key contributor to soil runoff water that directly effects one of the most valuable resources in the ecosystem, the coral reefs. The ahupuaʻa worldview can teach us how to heal and restore the damage done to our ecosystems by giving us a model on bridging social systems and ecosystems as one lifestyle. In
God is the Best Explanation for the Universe Why does the universe exist? In this paper I will gi... more God is the Best Explanation for the Universe Why does the universe exist? In this paper I will give three basic arguments to explain why God is the best answer to explain why the universe exists. The purpose of this paper is to show that there are more likely reasons for Theism rather than Atheism. In this paper I will be going over "The Cosmological Argument from Contingency", "The Kalam Cosmological Argument", and "The Moral Argument". These arguments have been used in universities across the globe to show that Theism is more reasonable than Atheism. Each argument has a rich history and has evolved over the centuries by theologians and philosophers. We will look over each argument in detail and learn the basic ideas of each one. But before we start why read this paper? During my college aged years I have come to find it very difficult to engage in meaningful conversations with others in my christian faith. Even more so, how to defend and even challenge professors about the conflicting worldview they sometimes teach. Studies show that majority of students lose their faith during their university years. I had one friend who spent his whole childhood in the christian faith and after taking only one semester of university denied his faith because of misleading interpretation theories of the universe.
HAW 261 Spring Break paper on: Moʻokūʻauhau versus Colonial Entitlement in English Translations... more HAW 261 Spring Break paper on: Moʻokūʻauhau versus Colonial Entitlement in English Translations of the Kumulipo. In the published work of Brandy McDougall called "Moʻokūauhau verses Colonial Entitlement in English Translations of the Kumulipo" , McDougallʻs intention is to inform the reader the vast difference between Beckwith translation of the Kumulipo and the translation of the kumulipo done by Queen Liliuokalani. McDougall identifies the fundamental issue she has between both translations, and brings attention to her points regarding colonial entitlement. ...
Hawaii, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a melting pot of historical infl... more Hawaii, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a melting pot of historical influences. Over the centuries, the islands have witnessed the convergence of diverse cultures and ethnicities, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of Hawaiian society. The rich and diverse cultural heritage that exists today is a testament to the complex interplay of its colonial past and the assimilation of various immigrant groups that sought new opportunities on these shores. The legacy of colonization is deeply intertwined with Hawaii's history. The arrival of European explorers and settlers, followed by the eventual annexation of Hawaii as a U.S. territory, shaped the course of the islands' development. The indigenous communities, with their own traditions, spirituality, and social structures, found themselves navigating the profound changes brought on by the colonizers.
The influence Rev. Stewart and Rev. Richards had on Hawaiʻis Aliʻi was great. Furthermore, the in... more The influence Rev. Stewart and Rev. Richards had on Hawaiʻis Aliʻi was great. Furthermore, the influence that was continued in Hawaii by Rev. William Richards would expand throughout the globe. Rev. Richards can be considered as one of the key people in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi sovereignty movement as he and others established the independence of the Hawaiʻi Kingdom. This day is now celebrated as ka Lā Kūʻokoʻa.
The question "Why is there something rather than nothing?" has been one of the deepest philosophi... more The question "Why is there something rather than nothing?" has been one of the deepest philosophical questions of mankind which all worldviews must answer. In the Hawaiian world view the creation of time, space, and matter is infused with the culture, traditions, and history of the Hawaiian people. The Kumulipo is interested in allowing the listener to be connected and somewhat involved in the process and ongoing of the creation of the universe in contrast to most 16th century philosophy where the individual remains detached and "objective" in his own sense from the universe. Here from the start we see the Hawaiian worldview interested in calling mankind into history, inviting him to take part in the development of the unknown to the known. Rather than the question "why is there something rather than nothing?" The question seems more like "what part does humanity have in the history of the universe?" From the Unknown to Known The Kumulipo starts off the first section with the idea of "Po". Po can mean a variety of things in the Hawaiian language, and in context of the Kumulipo and various interpretations the definition can include darkness, obscurity, mystery, realm of the gods, and or chaos. It is interesting to note that the idea of the formation of order of the universe has always come from
Learning about mythology, science, and religion together can provide a more holistic understandin... more Learning about mythology, science, and religion together can provide a more holistic understanding of the world and our place in it. Mythology provides insight into the beliefs, values, and cultural traditions of di erent societies, while science helps us understand the natural world and how it works. Religion
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