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Two different world-views. Two different sets of values. Hollywood and people of faith—two worlds in conflict and the chasm that exists between them.
Dr. Larry Poland's book, Chasm: Crossing the Divide Between Hollywood and People of Faith, explores the century-old warfare between the world of entertainment and mainstream Americans, those "flyovers" between Hollywood and New York. It is filled with fascinating first-person stories exposing the conflicts over excess, entitlement, God, the Bible, and intrinsic value.
Dr. Poland's three decades in Hollywood as a consultant on the faith community informs his analysis. Stories from inside the industry are told with insight and good humor even amid some biting criticisms of those on both sides of the divide. Far from a "basher" or "tell all," Chasm is a call for those in both camps to get across the divide and build trust relationships as a basis for positive interchange, meaningful dialogue, and the pursuit of more redemptive media content. Is a truce possible? Find out here.
Larry W. Poland, PhD, has been a leader in higher education, international volunteer service, and in consulting to leaders in the entertainment industry. He was the youngest college president in America, has hosted both TV and radio programs, and was included on Harvest House Publishers’ list of “The 365 Most Influential People in the World.” He is the founder and chairman of Mastermedia International (www.mastermediaintl.org).
Chapter 1 Laying the Footers
Chapter 2 "You're Worthless, and I'm Not": The Conflict over Substance and Superiority
Chapter 3 "It's Just a Movie!": The Conflict over Media Influence and Accountability
Chapter 4 "What Do You Mean, It's Wrong?": The Conflict over the Nature of Good and Evil
Chapter 5 The Billy Maher Evangelistic Association: The Conflict over the Value of God and Faith
Chapter 6 A Not-So-Ducky Episode: The Conflict over PC
Chapter 7 Jesus Saves: The Conflict over Jesus and Being Born Again
Chapter 8 "Death to Conservatism!": The Conflict over Moral and Political Liberalism
Chapter 9 The Hef and Paris Factor: The Conflict over Excess
Chapter 10 "You Make No Sense!": The Conflict over Rationality
Chapter 11 "Shock and Awe": The Emissaries of Peace Take Up Arms
Chapter 12 "Don't You Know Who I Am?": The Conflict over Entitlement
Chapter 13 The Fulcrum: The God-and-Bible Factor
Chapter 14 "What? You're a Decent Human Being?": The Demise of Demonization
Chasm Endnotes