Religion must always be for the people. People do not exist for the sake of religion.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, August 8, 2013:

 

Depending on the use to which it is put, religion can be a demonic force. Religion should bring us together, but it is exploited by some to create greater schisms among us. Nothing could be more unfortunate. Religion must always be for the people. People do not exist for the sake of religion. This must be the fundamental guideline of religion in the twenty-first century.