Published on Tuesday, 08 July 2008 19:00 | | 
It is said that religion has caused more wars and violence than any other factor. Whether that is true or not, we must return to the love of humanity exemplified by the founders of the great faiths, argues Daisaku Ikeda
The utter inability to ignore a person in pain - this fiery compassion encapsulates the spirit of Shakyamuni. I also believe that it was the spirit of Jesus Christ, and of the Prophet Muhammad. For they themselves hurried to the side of people in pain, extending to them the hand of hope; they shared in others' suffering, in their sorrows and tears.