These are some important questions to ask when deciding whether somethings worldview is in-line with Scriptural worldview or not. Also use them to think through tough questions posed by the outsiders.
1. What is the source? Trace even the seemingly "neutral" techniques to it's source, even Buzan mindmapping.
2. What is the implication? This weeds out assumptive language. "The cosmos is all that is, and ever was, and ever will be." implies that there is no God, man is just a product of the cosmos. This also is what you're actually buying. WATCH OUT!!!!
3. What is the impact? This shows how people respond if they thing such a thing is correct. It shows how wrong things can get if you're captive by a lie. It can also be used in the good sense: if I believe that this is really true what will I do about it?
4. Is the issue itself logical or does it contradicting itself? Eg, God is Almighty, can He create a rock so big he couldn't lift? Truth is not absolute. Also watch out to see if the person is escaping even at the very end: Dr. Provine "no ultimate meaning in life but can have proximate meaning;" Ethics doesn't have a foundation but can still be robust. (to that effect).
5. Why are you even bothered about evil/good/....etc. Remember that evil needs to have a reference point, error has to have a reference point (which is Truth)--like a parasite
Always go back to the source of truth--God. Remember the world's worldview is always opposite to what the truth is. Beware of "half-lies" which are still lies.
