Wednesday, November 12, 2008

How many churches?

Korean Church

Seriously, how many Korean churches can you pack into about two square blocks? I counted 11 along a stretch of Orangethorpe in Buena Park. Most have started within the last two years. Most have taken over locations occupied by real businesses (and a damn good bar). I've watched the transformation of an industrial/business park into a religious zone in despair. Each new church robs my community of tax revenue while at the same time guarantying annoying visits by Korean missionaries.

On a drive over the weekend, I saw that an entire strip mall was vacated with the promise of yet another Korean church to come. I would rather see another Korean restaurant.