Markus,
It's possible to be provocative without being offensive; that's certainly the stance I try to take in a lot of discussions, so at the risk of sounding high and mighty, I'd suggest you learn from me.
Think about your goals in a discussion when you post. Try to make a decision about why you're saying something before you say it. Judge yourself by these decisions.
It is entirely arguable that nothing can prove anything ever. In which case, you shouldn't be arguing at all. If you want to hear someone else's opinion, then you have to give it due consideration when it's offered. I doubt you could prove anything to yourself, if you were faced with the questions you pose.
You make a lot of assumptions in your statements, but the one I want to take issue with is that you seem to assume Intention-Manifestation is wrong to begin with, and then commence the discussion from there. This isn't the perspective of a curious seeker; it is the perspective of a witchhunter.
So I'll offer you a question in return: what constitutes a valid answer, to you? What would need to happen in order to invalidate your worldview?
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