Outsourcing ones faith quick way led the wrong direction

In our lives, we may ‘outsource’ our faith. Today’s society teaches humanism, creationism, and so many other issues as truth. As a Christian, how much can we ‘outsource’ (rely on historical account, science, etc.), and how much scripture needs to be included to refute these heresies?

Your 350-word thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 5, and at least (2) 150-word replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week.

References

Pearcey, N. (2015). Finding truth: 5 principles for unmasking atheism, secularism, and other god substitutes (First ed.). Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.