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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: “Hollywood has both idols and worshippers”

“Like most religions and cults, Hollywood has both idols and worshippers, and a hierarchy not unlike that of a church.

Its leaders do not have glorious titles such as Archbishop or Grand Lama, settling instead on being executives, producers, and directors.
Even so, the lack of high-sounding titles and fancy dress do not hamper them from being rulers—sometimes absolute rulers—of their world.
Like a church, Hollywood has active and passive members; some people make the rules, and others comply with them.
There are the acolytes and the priests of the cult, and the multitude of worshippers.”
–Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz