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Book SynopsisTwo 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 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
