It seems to me that the religion which most espouses cause and effect believes in it the least.
The Buddhists of today believe that the individual is alone responsible for all that befalls him. Consequently they do not consider it possible to cause another to suffer. Nor do they believe it possible to change others for the better. Thus, in a single blow they avoid any responsibility for others.
I will throw down what has already fallen! An understanding of rebirth will yet be reborn.