Identical beliefs appeared simultaneously in all parts of the world.
"I'm perfectly able to see how our religious beliefs appear to those who don't believe in them."
In modern times, belief in the dragon appears to be sporadic at best.
How did these beliefs and practices now appear to him?
Vivian's spiritual beliefs appear to have been very much in line with his political ones.
The belief also appears to be very old, and be cross-cultural.
Religious belief appears to be the strongest predictor of charitable giving.
In many cultures, this belief appears to be consciously held and clearly stated.
That belief appeared to filter down to voters.
Similar beliefs appeared in the early church as Gnosticism.