In ancient Hawaiian times Hawaiians praised a God that help them through thick and thin, help them build houses, very large structures and civilizations but one day their God had a special request to a group of very religious friends in which they didn’t understand but they did it anyway it had taken them 2 weeks to do so. It was the year 3000 BC and Shawn, Mason, Cruz and Connor were enjoying a day in the hot sun walking around town and telling stories about the dreams they had last night. “My dream was about becoming king of the Easter Island” Mason said. “My dream was a weird one” Shawn said with a concerned look on his face. “What was it about? Was it about someone chasing again?” Connor said hysterically. “No it was about God giving me
The Hawaiian Islands are well known for their beauty, tranquility, and unique culture that have shaped this state into what we see today. The special bond that the natives have formed between themselves and nature is not exactly one of a kind, but it is something that can truly be admired. Around approximately 300 AD, Hawaii was discovered by Polynesians who arrived by canoe from Tahiti. These migrants brought their polytheistic spirituality and formed a large intricate society with hierarchies consisting of many chiefs. Alongside the ruling of the chiefs, the newborn Hawaiians followed a strict belief system known as Kapu akua otherwise known as the “law of the gods”. The Kapu was a strict set of rules and restraints that dictated all aspects of ancient Hawaiian life, including political. These rules were used as a means to control the lives of lower class and female population in order to honor their gods and maintain balance within their Mana.
Christianity has been present in Hawaii for many decades replacing its former native religion. Christianity is a monotheistic religion which consists of only one god, Jesus Christ. He is believed to be the originator of everything living and non-living. However, Hawaiian mythology is polytheistic; worshipping more than one god. Hawaiian’s believed in many gods and spirits who’ve existed in every aspect of nature. The most prominent deities are Lono, Ku, Kanaloa, and Kāne, the creators of all that exists. Martha Beckwith states, “The Hawaiians worshiped nature gods and these gods entered to a greater or less extent into all the affairs of daily life…” (2). Hawaiian mythology has a more unique way of incorporating itself in different forms into all facets of daily life in the past.
My people the Hawaiians believed in many legends and had many gods to worship. One of the gods that they worship is Pele, the goddess of the fire. Whenever Pele was angry or got restless, that was when my people believed, her volcanoes erupted. Another famous goddess was the Goddess Hi’iaka. Hi’iaka was the Water Goddess, and was Pele’s sister. Some people say that Hi’iaka was an egg shaped object that Pele usually carried around under her arm. Another god was Wakea. Wakea is known as Father Sky or Mother Earth. My people the Hawaiians believed that these gods created and controlled Hawaii using their secret and magical powers.
The importance of the oral tradition in the growth of a community is the culture of native Hawaiians is manifested in many facts of a daily life. One of the most important for any culture is language. The Commission was very fortunate to have an expert on the Hawaiian language. Another discussion about the Hawaiian culture is the different context in historic
When I stepped out of the hot, airless plane into the bright, dazzling sunlight beaming down across the burning concreate, I felt excited and nervous. Holding my beach bag in my hand and slipping my Ray Ban sunglasses on with my other, I flip-flopped down the airspace. Overhead I heard the screams of gulls and the chatter of the small fluffy birds. I suddenly realized I had arrived to Hawaii. This trip was such an unforgettable vacation for me because I got to witness the beauty of nature that Hawaii has to offer.
The purpose of this reflective outline is to demonstrate a thorough understanding of theories, concepts, and/or strategies relating to cultural and social religions. “Whale Rider” (Caro, 2002) , is a depictive representation of a cultural religion that has survived on the belief of male inheritance as their form of guidance; however, history has shown that change is inevitable. For example, throughout history, religion has played a pivotal role in the development of individuals, including the evolution of societies. This shows that because religion/s around the world have practiced their core beliefs in an attempt to guide humanities behaviors, yet , as we can observe with the “Whale Rider,” even the most influential community and cultural leaders can become miscued in their ideologies. Because The Maori of New Zealand have developed deep seated beliefs within natural creatures; Katu is term used to relate to their god (Maori.com, 2014) steaming for their ancestral Polynesian descendants. In addition to what can be observed, such as beliefs, practices, and/or symbolic terminologies, each religion will ensure its presidential knowledge is passed to those who receive it accordingly. The factual concept stands and history has proven is evolution that without guidance and continuous religious and cultural support, decedents of a heritage may become lost and/or miscued within their mislead ideology. Although many religions are centered on the belief of normality’s cultural expectance, often times we can observe drastic changes in the reorganization of a cultural religion.
Once upon a time in ancient Mexico lived a little Mayan boy he had no name, no family, for he only had his village his people and his Gods. He worshiped the Sea that surrounded his land and protected his people, he worshiped the Sun that gave him warmth and grew there crops,he worshiped the Moon that looked down upon him and gave him light when the sun slept, he worshiped the Stars that twinkled at night and surrounded the darkness. But he did not know what these things where. He had no clue that the Moon was a giant rock or the Sun was a big ball of gas. He had no idea what any of these beautiful things where that protected him. so he prayed to them, talked to them thinking they would talk back but they didn't but he knew they where listening.
My Legacy Leader is LTC Brian A. Coppersmith, USA, Ret. LTC Coppersmith exemplified Army leadership from his character, presence, and intellect to his ability to lead, develop and achieve. LTC Coppersmith’s leadership ability directly affected me as a Human Intelligence Collection Sergeant operating under his command in garrison pre-deployment, and while deployed forward to Iraq. The example that LTC Coppersmith set for me is the foundation that I have used to guide each of my actions on as a leader. It is my hope that I will be able to positively influence and inspire at least one Soldier in the same manner that LTC Coppersmith inspired and influenced me.
Worshiping a god through forms of prayer could be conducted directly, in private, or indirectly through a priest or in a public temple or Sanctuary . Through prayer, the ancient Greeks had the ability to ask questions of the gods or, simply to worship them or perform supplication, the proclamation of one’s objectiveness and acknowledge of the god’s power far exceeding their own.
Growing up in Jamaica, I enjoyed worship. I remembered looking forward to church. We clapped our hands and stomped our feet and made a joyful noise unto the Lord. We didn't have keyboards and drums. We clapped and sounded like timbrels. I remembered when I learned to testify and it helped me and several others to build our confidence. I would sing in the local churches when they have special events. I watched young people being filled with the Holy Ghost and I wanted it so badly that I would pray and ask God to give it to me. I remembered watching my mother and my sister speak in tongues and I so wanted to do it.
When ancient people look to understand religion, it is easier for them to relate to a higher power, also known as a god. Throughout the world and through time, there have been hundreds of different religions that have been established, and in the writings by people of these various groups there are often stories about conversation with the gods. This helps other people in understanding and conforming to the same beliefs. Two of such examples of this style of analyzing what gods are, are found in St. Augustine’s Confessions and The Bhagavad Gita.
Many Native American tribes share different spiritual and cultural views on the aspect of life. Belief in God and the things he created depend on what tribe you belong to. Tribes like the Onondaga and the Modoc have several stories that inform us regarding their religious customs and beliefs. The origin myths were written to point out the beliefs among tribes. “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” and “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” provides us with examples of what the Onondaga and Modoc tribes believed in. Since September, we have been learning about the different views of God that tribes have and all the different customs that take place within their cultures. The origin myths that have been chosen along with the “Song of the Hiawatha” and the Part- Time Indian teach us the cultural aspect of the Native Americans.
The Polynesian peoples have a lifestyle quite different than that of any other culture, as living on an island requires a level of flexible adaptability in order to cope with such a different, sometimes difficult environment. We see the way diverse cultures build their lives around their circumstances and how they respect them in their cultural myths and stories. The Polynesian legends emphasize the physical environment that they live in. They are quite different than any other region in the world, but the beauty and individuality of the Polynesian culture is prominent as seen in their mythology.
Over the centuries Christianity has brought pain to some and relief to others. This book records one tribe?s example where teaching Gods truth helped remove life-threatening superstitions. This saved lives and brought relief to a group of people who were living in bondage and fear. This is the good news we have to share.
" Yeah," my sister went on, " I dreamt about a witch who bit my neck."