If you have spent any time on social media in the past several years, you will have seen harassment and hate in all its ugliness. Social media platforms, initially touted as mechanisms to bring the world together, have grown into petri dishes breeding hostility, harassment, and hateful discourse. Hate and antisocial behaviors are also increasingly prevalent offline.

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One corporation which has long experienced hostility is Philip Morris International (PMI). The company says that comes with being a prominent player in an industry viewed unfavorably by much of society because of its core product: cigarettes.

Today, even as the company is working to deliver a smoke-free future thanks to science-based, better alternatives for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke —moving ever closer to the time when it will completely end sales of cigarettes in the international markets where they operate—vestiges of that hate remain, impeding an open and fact-based dialogue on the potential these innovative products represent for smokers and public health.

The consequences of hate and polarization transcend industry sectors and impede progress across society. That’s why the company wants to elevate the conversation around some solutions to the problem of what they are calling “hate in the air.” PMI has conducted a survey and developed a report from the survey responses, to try to find some answers to this growing problem in society and understand what factors have led to the rise in hate and misinformation and the loss of civil discourse and respect for objective truth.

PMI surveyed 5,000 adults in five markets: Brazil, France, South Africa, South Korea, and the United States. 70% reported that the level of hate and hate speech in their country has increased in the past two years and 52% worry that hate, and hostility are hampering progress in society.

Marian Salzman, senior vice president, global communications at Philip Morris International (PMI), discusses the survey results and the company’s report and recommendations on the rise of hate.

Salzman says while hate globally is on the rise, this trend should not surprise us. She says our modern culture of news consumption too often cages us within echo chambers self-constructed to affirm our beliefs and push out conflicting data and perspectives.

She’ll also offer ways to begin engaging in constructive dialogue. Salzman is considered one of the world’s top trendspotters and throughout her career has been at the leading edge of the rapid revolution in technology and social change.

Company officials say their report is intended to contribute to the conversation around hate and division and encourage more individuals and organizations to work toward resolving these critical challenges. Some recommendations include:

Engage, engage, engage: Relentlessly seek out opportunities for interaction, dialogue, and debate, even with—perhaps especially with—those who consider you the enemy.

End exclusionary policies and practices: Among survey respondents, 77% agree that society’s biggest challenges will never be solved if we demonize and exclude those with whom we disagree.

Champion the primacy of science and fact: Using data and proof points as anchors, companies must use their full voice to show up in conversations and counter the noise created by those seeking to confuse or mislead.

WE’VE ALL SEEN THE GROWING ATTITUDES OF ANGER IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND OFFLINE – WHAT DID YOUR SURVEY SHOW?

2. AFTER REVIEWING THE SURVEY RESULTS WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS DRIVING THIS RISE IN HATE?

3. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE BEYOND HATE?

4. WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT TO CONDUCT THIS SURVEY?

5. WHAT OTHER KEY TAKEAWAYS DO YOU WANT THE AUDIENCE TO BE AWARE OF?

Bio

Marian Salzman heads global communications at Philip Morris International (PMI), where she is helping the company to fulfill its mission of delivering a smoke-free future.

She has been named one of the world’s top five trendspotters and is among the most-awarded communications executives, including having been listed in PRWeek’s Global Power Book and as a PR News Top Woman in PR. Throughout her career, she has been at the leading edge of the rapid revolution in technology and social change. She co-founded the first online market research company a quarter century ago and remains a go-to source on trends emerging in the digital space. She joined PMI in 2018 after a decade as CEO of Havas PR North America and the Havas PR Global Collective (30+ markets).

In 2003, Marian introduced the world to “metrosexuality” and was later a driving voice in the concepts of local as the new global and chaos as the new normal. She presents across the globe on topics ranging from cultural trends and branding to generational differences and more. She is the author or co-author of 16 books, including Buzz, the first big business book on viral marketing, and Agile PR: Expert Messaging in a Hyper-Connected, Always-on World. Her newest book, The New Megatrends: Seeing Clearly in the Age of Disruption, will be published by Crown in 2022.

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Eugene, Oregon (August 3, 2021) —In this internet-fueled era of fading morality, herd hostility, and swift retribution for every misstep, Christians share a common concern: When it comes to sensitive topics like abortion, homosexuality, and transgenderism, how can they defend a worldview that is seen as not only uncool, but unacceptable? This worry rears its head again and again, both in the public sphere, where Bible-believing individuals risk losing credibility, reputation, and even employment for refusing to deny God’s truth, and in the personal sphere, where Christians fear alienating loved ones who hold opposing views.
Author and counselor Joe Dallas knows how difficult it can be to stand up for what’s true when it’s easier and safer to keep quiet. But Joe has also been on the other side of the conversation, and his own life is a testament to how powerfully God’s Word can speak to a misguided soul seeking spiritual peace. A former member of the LGBTQ+ community, Joe spent years wrestling to reconcile the Christian faith with his same-sex attractions, only to have his desires redeemed when he finally embraced the Bible’s teachings as the God-given authority over his life.
His renouncement of his old identity and subsequent advocacy for a biblical view of sexuality is often met with anger and contempt: “Early on, I realized I wouldn’t be allowed to just minister to people who wanted to reject sexual sin,” Joe says. “I’d also have to articulate a defense for their decision, and mine as well, both as a counselor to them and an advocate for their choice.” Because he’s spent decades under scrutiny for his views, he understands how important it is that Christians be prepared to answer for their beliefs—not only to advocate for God’s truth in an antagonistic world, but to use that truth to minister to those who haven’t yet found it.
Joe’s new book Christians in a Cancel Culture addresses head-on how today’s believers can understand and defend the aspects of their faith that have now been deemed hateful and harmful. “This book was written in hopes of answering the ‘How do we stand?’ question when we as Christians are charged with homophobia, sexism, racism, transphobia, and judgmentalism,” Joe explains. “At some point, you’re likely to be accused of one or all of the above, and you’ll need to give an answer.” Joe tackles the pressing conversations around abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, critical race theory, and progressive Christianity, taking a compassionate look at the arguments often made in support of them and then refuting these views with biblical truth.
Christians in a Cancel Culture also walks readers step by step through the difficult discussions they are likely to have with friends, family members, and colleagues who see Christian doctrines in a threatening light. Joe reveals how these conversations can be used by Christians as opportunities to show empathy, encouraging them to hear the other person’s beliefs, wounds, and struggles and, in return, demonstrating to them Christ’s profound love and mercy.
As he prepares for the publication of his book, Joe is also launching a weekly companion podcast of the same name with the goal of continuing to equip Christians to speak wisely on these difficult topics. His first episode will premier Friday, July 23. On the podcast, Joe will interview well-known apologists like Becket Cooke, Sean McDowell, and Alex McFarland, as well as other ministry leaders who will lend their expertise on the weekly subject matter. This relevant podcast will be a tremendous resource for Christians looking to stay attuned to the controversies of the world while learning what the Bible has to say about them.
Whether someone lacks the courage to speak up for what’s true, or whether they’re searching for compassion to balance their boldness, Joe encourages every Bible-believing Christian to know that these are conversations they can—and should—have with confidence and grace. Now more than ever, this confused world needs to hear the Bible’s truth. “However dark and confusing the times may be, I’m more convinced than ever that the Word of God is still the answer,” Joe says, “and that it remains exactly what it’s always claimed to be.”
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About Joe Dallas:
Joe Dallas is an author, speaker, and counselor who speaks nationwide. The founder of Genesis Biblical Solutions in Tustin, California, he has written nine books on human sexuality from a Christian perspective, including the bestselling Desires in Conflict and The Gay Gospel? His articles have been featured in Christianity Today and the Journal of Psychology and Christianity.
About Harvest House Publishers:
Harvest House, a Christian publishing company based in Eugene, Oregon, publishes more than 100 books per year and carries a strong backlist offering more than 1,200 titles. Over 140 million Harvest House books have been sold worldwide through diverse distribution channels, and additional millions have sold in over 75 different languages.
 
About the Author
Joe Dallas is an author, conference speaker, and ordained pastoral counselor. He directs a Biblical counseling ministry for those dealing with sexual and relational problems, and for their families as well. He received his master’s degree in Christian counseling from Vision University, San Diego, CA and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also the author of the daily blog Joe Dallas Online.
Joe has authored nine books on human sexuality from the Christian perspective, including Desires in Conflict (Harvest House, 1991), The Game Plan (Thomas Nelson, 2005), When Homosexuality Hits Home (Harvest House, 2004), Five Steps to Breaking Free from Porn (Harvest House, 2013), and Speaking of Homosexuality (Baker, 2016).
He is a contributing writer for The Christian Research Journal, and his articles have appeared in Christianity Today (cover story June 1993), The Journal of Christian Healing, and The Southern California Christian Times. His work has also been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Moody Monthly, New Man Magazine, and The Boston Globe. For over three years Joe taught and conducted the nationally recognized Every Man’s Battle five-day conference as the originating program director, and from 1991 to 1993, he served as the president of Exodus International. He was a regularly featured speaker with the Focus on the Family Love Won Out conference.
Dallas has represented the Christian viewpoint through a number of media appearances, including Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, Family News in Focus, the ABC Evening News, The Joan Rivers Show, The Bible Answer Man, New Life Live, The 700 Club, Jay Sekalow Live and Concerned Women of America. He has spoken at conferences, churches, and universities across the country, including the Promise-Keepers Men’s Conference, The Moody Church of Chicago, The Christian Association for Professional Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Experience Conference. He has also lectured and debated in Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Spain.
Joe and his wife Renee reside in Orange County, California, with their two sons.
 
About the Book
Title: Christians in a Cancel Culture
Subtitle: Speaking with Truth and Grace in a Hostile World
AUTHOR: Joe Dallas
ISNB-13: 978-0-7369-8354-9
RELEASE DATE: August 3, 2021
FORMAT: Trade Paper
MSRP: $15.99
LANGUAGE: English
The WHO, WHAT, and HOW of Responding to Those Who Want to Silence You
You’ve based your understanding of today’s sensitive social issues on the Bible’s truth. Mainstream culture not only sees these issues differently but calls you bigoted for rejecting views they’ve deemed self-evident. So how do you witness Christ’s love to those ready to write you off as hateful?

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