'Mega-Churches' Vs. Neighborhood Character

The latest of several around disputes around the United States that finds communities treating "mega-churches" like out of control shopping malls, accusing them of violating zoning laws and of overwhelming neighborhoods.

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September 28, 2003, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Salem Baptist Church in Chicago wants to build a church with room for thousands of worshippers. Nearby residents are unhappy with the plans."(Streaming Audio]

Thanks to Stu Baker

FULL STORY: Chicagoans Fight 'Mega-Church' Plans

Friday, September 26, 2003 in National Public Radio

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