Sentence examples for believed instead from inspiring English sources

Some of the other tribes, such as the Crow, believed instead in multiplicity of deities, each of whom possessed more or less equal power.

He believed instead that government should be prudent, limited and neutral, so that individuals would have the freedom to be daring and creative.

Dr. Schorsch said he believed instead that if the Israeli government recognized the authority of non Orthodox rabbis to do conversions in Israel, Jewish unity could be preserved "within a religious framework".

It is not clear whether John failed to see the potential for anarchy in opening this duty to all, or whether he thought that there was no definable duty, but believed instead that whatever manner God might choose to eliminate the tyrant (or impose a greater tyranny, for that matter) would be right and just.

He believed instead that missionary work should be prioritsed in the western portion, where Islam had already become entrenched.

If "Vatican insiders" are to be believed, instead of a drawn-out search for the new pope, those crazy cardinals are going to lock themselves in for a few short days before blowing out that sweet, sweet white smoke.

It believes, instead, that reckless behaviour might be discouraged.

Republicans believe instead in the power of tax cuts, primarily for the wealthy.

And what about those who oppose the notion of faith, believing instead in intellect?

They believe instead, however, that on-screen whiteness is an economic necessity.

Perhaps, as time went by, the Soviets forgot the real story, believing instead the dogma.