>>Yes, and the Bible has been used, or more accurately misused over the centuries to cause first-hand destruction.<<
Agreed, which is why I approached Warren's work with caution. Upon further study of it, I came to the conclusion that he has a rather arrogant view of faith. Call it denominational differences, but it's dangerous for people to lap up one man's interpretation and loose theology without further study.
>>the point of this story remains that the book was used for good.<<
Initially, perhaps. But the true testimony will be if there was an honest conversion that took place because of the reading - a conversion that will bear fruit, or if it was just an emotional experience that will die in a couple of days.
Was it spiritual milk, or spiritual Parmalat?
I don't know that I've seen anyone here speculate that Nichols was "converted."