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> "Using them today for profane reasons would be the same as going into a church and having a party – it's not appropriate," Paterson says. What is with the mo
by latchkey 3y ago
> "Using them today for profane reasons would be the same as going into a church and having a party – it's not appropriate," Paterson says.
What is with the moralism? I used to go to some brilliant parties (raves) at a church in San Francisco. Sometimes I really miss those mid/late 90's...
- keepamovin 3y agoI feel you're probably injecting that in there haha! :) I think they're just saying there's sacred spaces and others and there's different uses for each. Quiet contemplation versus parties: different :) hahahaha :) This church rave in the 90s (I too miss that time a bit! Where I grew up it was 61 regent st haha! :)), was it an active church or a disused one, or don't know? Haha! :)
- dzhiurgis 3y agoThat's respect for Maori culture. Which pretty lame for country so pragmatic and atheistic. Maori science [0] is being reintroduced in schools too. And while it's not some woowoo science it still feels forced, almost like a brand for big corps. There's 0% Maori culture in my day to day life unless it's some business trying to be hip (see: AirNZ cabin safety videos). 0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mātauranga_Māori https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mātauranga_Māori
- troglodyte_nah 3y agoClearly you don't work in the Government or Education sector (but I repeat myself). It's possible we're on a trajectory to become the South Africa of the south.
- peterashford 3y agoI find it baffling that anyone would describe having respect for their indigenous culture as "lame"
- dzhiurgis 3y agoWhats the word would you use? Baffling maybe? I've outlined reasons why it's lame. What are yours for calling me out?
- peterashford 2y agoThe word I would use is "appropriate". I'm not sure a couple of reactionary right wing talking points constitute good reasons, but you do you.