One development accompanying the rapid urbanization of the nation since World War II and one that was probably not generally expected, has been the definite increase in church membership, the "return to religion" by the people of the nation. It is a subject with great emotional potential, but at the same time one that often inhibits frank expression. Nevertheless, disputes on church location problems do get into the newspapers, and strong feelings get bluntly expressed. We can assume that in most discussions between churchmen and zoning boards or plan commissions it is not necessary to take extraordinary precautions to keep the discussants cool. Membership for Allied Professionals & CitizensĮducation, Work, and Experience Verificationġ313 EAST 60TH STREET - CHICAGO 37 ILLINOISīitter opposition and some approval for rezoning of a tract in the south end of Bayside, which would allow a church to be built there, was voiced Thursday night.Īpparently seeking to keep heads as cool as possible, Jack Collins, Village President and Chairman of the Commission asked at the outset that everyone 'refrain from quoting the Bible.' The issue, he said, was 'whether there is a logical plan or not'.
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