Buddha, jesus, and muhammad were reformers who advocated for peace, equality, and respect for women, minorities, the poor, orphaned, and sick. in their times they preached visionary beliefs, but, in the aftermath of their lives, old discriminations persisted and their descendants were unable to sustain their original vision. why, ultimately, despite their best intentions and higher standards, did their attempts fail with people lapsing back into old patterns of patriarchy, discrimination, and wars?