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Masoumeh Sara Rahmani

Research Associate in Anthropology of Religion, Coventry University
I’m fascinated by New Religious Movements, contemporary spiritualities, meditation groups, and Asian religions especially as they are received in non-Asian contexts. As an ethnographer, understanding peoples’ notions of themselves and their realities is at the heart of my academic endeavours. I use a combination of analytical frameworks (e.g., narrative, linguistic, and discourse analysis) to explore these phenomena.

After completing her B.A. Honours (2012) in Study of Religions at Bath Spa University in England, Sara travelled to New Zealand to begin her PhD. research at the University of Otago. She received joint supervision from the departments of Religion and Anthropology. Her doctorate dissertation, ‘Drifting through Samsara,’ gained an Exceptional Theses Award in 2017 Otago’s Division of Humanities. She intends to publish her thesis as a monograph. Sara joined the Brain, Belief and Behaviour group at the Centre for Psychology, Behaviour and Achievement, Coventry University, as Research Associate in July 2017.

Māori atheism on the rise: the legacy of colonisation is driving a decline in traditional Christian beliefs

Nov 29, 2023 06:05 am UTC| Insights & Views

Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades. The number of Māori identifying as having no religion in the census between 2006 and 2018 increased from 36.5% to 53.5%. Māori...

Economy

Asian Stocks Steady, Dollar Flat as Markets Eye Potential Larger Fed Rate Cut

Asian stocks opened cautiously on Monday, with investors closely watching the Federal Reserves upcoming decision on interest rates. Market sentiment shifted toward the possibility of a larger rate cut, with futures...

Bank of Canada Governor Hints at Accelerated Rate Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown Concerns

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem suggested that interest rate cuts could accelerate due to concerns over the economy and labor market. After maintaining high rates for a year, the bank has reduced rates by 75 basis...

China Faces Economic Slowdown as Experts Call for Urgent Stimulus to Meet Growth Target

Chinas economy showed significant signs of slowing in August, with factory output, consumption, and investment all falling short of expectations. Experts warn that without an aggressive stimulus, the governments 2024...

China’s Industrial Output Growth Hits Five-Month Low, Raising Concerns Over 5% GDP Target

Chinas industrial production expanded at 4.5% in August, marking its slowest growth in five months. The data, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, has placed the countrys annual economic growth target of around...

Japan Leadership Candidates Back Wage Growth, Differ on Strategies for Household Support

As Japans leadership candidates vie for the prime minister position, all contenders agree on continuing wage growth but differ on how to best support households amid rising prices. Some advocate for cash handouts, while...

Politics

XRP Healthcare Backs Trump for 2024, Shuns Ripple CEO's Support for Harris

XRP Healthcare, a blockchain-based healthcare firm, has endorsed Donald Trump for president, highlighting a growing trend of crypto leaders voicing political support as the 2024 U.S. election approaches. XRP Healthcare...

Donald Trump Shock: How QAnon Continues to Shape Views on Ex-POTUS’ Fight Against a 'Global Elite'?

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, one of the most bizarre and persistent conspiracy theories continues to cling to Donald Trumps political image. The QAnon movement, a theory that has been widely debunked...

Son of Alleged Donald Trump Assassin Denies Involvement: Claims Father 'Hates Trump' but Wouldn't Commit Violence

In the latest development surrounding the alleged assassination plot targeting former President Donald Trump, the son of Ryan Routh, the suspected would-be assassin, has come forward to deny any violent intentions from his...

JD Vance Reveals Donald Trump Is in 'Good Spirits' After FBI Confirms Second Assassination Attempt in Two Months

Recent reports have surfaced claiming that former President Donald Trump has faced his second assassination attempt in just two months. According to the FBI, these incidents are under serious investigation, and Senator JD...

Is Donald Trump the 'Beast' from the Book of Revelation?

As the 2024 presidential election nears, speculation, rumors, and conspiracy theories surrounding Donald Trump continue to proliferate. One of the more outlandish claims is the notion that Trump could be The Beast...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

스페이스X, FAA 지연 속 스타십 시험 비행 11월 목표 발표

스페이스X는 미 연방항공청(FAA)의 승인 절차 지연으로 인해 5번째 스타십 시험 비행 목표를 11월로 재설정했다. 이 항공우주 기업은 환경 평가와 규제 문제를 주요 요인으로 꼽으며, 이번 야심 찬 임무가 지연된 이유를...

SpaceX Reveals November Target for Delayed Starship Test Flight Amid FAA Hold-ups

SpaceX has set a new November target for the fifth Starship test flight after significant delays caused by the FAAs licensing process. The aerospace company addressed these delays, citing environmental reviews and...

Technology

SEC's 'Politicized Approach' to Crypto Sparks Debate: Ex-Officials Speak Out

In a pivotal hearing on September 18, former SEC commissioner Dan Gallagher and Michael Liftik will address Congress about the SECs politicized approach to crypto regulation, criticizing Chair Gary Genslers enforcement...

Tesla’s Cybertruck Set to Make Its Debut in New Regions as October Deliveries Begin

Teslas much-anticipated Cybertruck is gearing up for its debut in new regions this October. As deliveries expand beyond the U.S., Tesla is preparing to bring its electric pickup to more markets, setting the stage for a...

Ethereum Investor Turns $87K into $38M, Sells 350 ETH for Nearly $1M in 8 Years

An Ethereum investor who purchased 16,636 ETH in 2016 for $87,006 sold 350 tokens for $819,000, achieving a nearly tenfold return. The remaining Ethereum holdings are valued at more than $38 million, highlighting the...

TRON Poised to Join Bitcoin and Ethereum's Ranks Within 2 Years, Justin Sun Predicts

Justin Sun, TRONs founder, expressed confidence that TRX will rival Bitcoin and Ethereum within two years. Citing TRXs 7,000% growth and USDT integration, Sun believes TRON is on track for top-tier status in the crypto...

Bitcoin's Next Big Fall? Peter Schiff Predicts Crash to $20K as Market Volatility Soars

As Bitcoin continues to face rising market volatility, economist Peter Schiff warns that the cryptocurrency could drop as low as $20,000. Schiff, a longtime Bitcoin skeptic, points to a possible triple top and increased...