A new era for Arecibo: legendary observatory begins next phase

Re:A new era for Arecibo: legendary observatory begins next ... by pseg134 on Friday September 29, 2023 @08:47PM (#37711832)

I think it’s about time for the Hawaiians to join the melting pot. We can tell them god isn’t real and then it won’t be sacred.

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Re:A new era for Arecibo: legendary observatory begins next ... by defrost on Friday September 29, 2023 @08:52PM (#37711860)

They're not monotheist - one god down is hardly enough.

    the mountain is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu, it is associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau, and the summit is considered the realm of the gods.

https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2020/03/06/maunakea-the-fi...

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Re:A new era for Arecibo: legendary observatory begins next ... by mulmen on Friday September 29, 2023 @08:56PM (#37711876)

Is this supposed to be a joke? If so it’s not a very good one. How much do you know about Hawaiian beliefs? You seem to assume Hawaiian culture is based on a monotheistic religion but that’s not the only option and certainly not required for a site to be considered culturally sacred.

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