His research focuses on science and religion, including creationism and ayurveda, and, more recently, on Brazilian religions such as Kardecism and Umbanda, which he analyzes in light of theoretical concepts such as agency, deference, indexicality, hybridity and virtuality.
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A former Buddhist, Rosicrucian and Umbandist, he also adhered to Cabala and Zen-Buddhist beliefs, even maintaining close contact with the Bahá'í Faith throughout his life (of which members of his family have been followers for many years).