02-21-2012, 09:48 AM
http://wwrn.org/articles/4396/?§ion=hinduism
Zoning, worship often at odds
by Manya A. Brachear ("Chicago Tribune," June 21, 2004)
Members of a Hindu group trying to build a temple and school near Grayslake hoped neighbors would accept the religious center as a place of peace, but it has sparked more contention than harmony.
Some residents say the proposal isn't compatible with their single-family homes in unincorporated Lake County and are trying to block it.
"It's not our intention to create any kind of problem for anyone," said Ashok Bhatia, a spokesman for the Chinmaya Mission. "It's our intention to be good neighbors and at the same time have opportunities available to people of all faiths."
The disagreement between the Chinmaya Mission--made up of about 100 north suburban families--and some of their closest neighbors underscores problems that can erupt over the location of houses of worship.
Zoning, worship often at odds
by Manya A. Brachear ("Chicago Tribune," June 21, 2004)
Members of a Hindu group trying to build a temple and school near Grayslake hoped neighbors would accept the religious center as a place of peace, but it has sparked more contention than harmony.
Some residents say the proposal isn't compatible with their single-family homes in unincorporated Lake County and are trying to block it.
"It's not our intention to create any kind of problem for anyone," said Ashok Bhatia, a spokesman for the Chinmaya Mission. "It's our intention to be good neighbors and at the same time have opportunities available to people of all faiths."
The disagreement between the Chinmaya Mission--made up of about 100 north suburban families--and some of their closest neighbors underscores problems that can erupt over the location of houses of worship.