If one holds a subjective view of proof, and takes religion and faith as being true, and assumes that rational proofs must be false because they cannot be proven using an unreasonably high standard, then it is impossible to prove anything, because one with a subjective view of proof can simply disagree and say "I do not believe that is so."
Subjective truths cannot be disproved, because nothing can disprove opinion if one's opinion is based on subjective truth, which is incompatible with objective truth. Since there is only one truth, there is no way to prove anything to a person who does not accept objective proofs or truths. I sense you are one who believes that truth is in the eye of the beholder, that all truth is questionable if you do not believe in it, and that your opinion is as valid as everyone else's opinion, even if one's opinion is unsubstantiated by reason or evidence. When you question the common usages of reason and evidence as being valid, it becomes impossible to prove anything using your standards.
While you can debate ad infinitum using such impossible standards, you will also defeat your own argument while doing so, and as such, there is no reason for me to give you a rebuttal or attempt to answer your questions. I do have a feeling you've spent more time researching terms and have a better understanding of the subjective or unorthodox perspectives that question everything, and as such you have me at a disadvantage. However, when one begins to question that things can be proven, that rationalism and logic are more useful than faith, and when one denies objective standards of proof, then it is impossible to either win or lose a debate with you, because there is no such thing, according to your standards.
If subjectivity wins, then my view is as valid as yours, and therefore also correct, so there is no point in debating me. If objectivity wins, then subjectivity is self-defeating, and there is no point in debating me. That is where I see the impasse. However, if we are discussing different things, then you can attempt to challenge my arguments again in private or elsewhere in a separate thread.
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