Does the 'Aloha Spirit' Violate the Establishment Clause?

This opinion article from Reason.com argues that Hawaii's statutory definition of the 'Aloha Spirit' (HRS § 5-7.5) may violate the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The statute requires state officials to 'contemplate and reside with the life force' and adhere to a moral code based on traits like kindness, unity, and humility. The author contends that the law exhibits hallmarks of a traditional religion, including a reference to a 'gift' implying a higher power, a comprehensive moral code similar to the Golden Rule, and a spiritual framework. The piece questions why such a law would be constitutionally permissible if a similar law instructing officials to consider 'Christ's Spirit' would clearly violate the Establishment Clause. The author also suggests the law may violate the Guarantee Clause and calls for courts to more rigorously define what constitutes a religion to prevent exploitation of religious exemptions.