Religious Intolerance

It seems that religious intolerance always emanates from Believers. Believers believe that a certain version of reality is Truth. Many, in fact, have had limited experiences of Truth (in Christianity it's called being reborn) which validates their beliefs in their particular version of reality. Since our identities (egos) are based on what we believe, our beliefs must be right (it would short circuit our minds if it were possible to believe something that we think is wrong). It follows that since one version of reality is right, for example Christianity, then other versions must be wrong, for example Islam. However, Islam's version of reality is that it is the culmination of the Judeo – Christian progression, so its version must be right, and all others wrong. The result is intolerance. When taken to extremes, we get terrorism and wars.

The Knowers in every religion know Truth – they experience Truth on a daily basis. They know that all religions are just different expressions of the one Truth (which is Haiku God, of course!). It's like looking at the same sun/moon through different windows, different traditions. Thus Knowers are not only tolerant, but can feel at home in any religion.

So how to end religious intolerance? Convince Believers to become Knowers. Unfortunately, given human nature, this is highly unlikely. But is there any other option?

Any ideas?

e