A worldwide building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples is meeting pushback in a place not known for moderation. In Las Vegas, homeowners just a 30-minute drive from glittery resorts say they were trampled when officials approved a temple larger than the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It will be topped by a golden steeple soaring nearly 200 feet. There's also opposition to construction plans in Texas, Wyoming and even Utah, but top Mormon church leaders insist they want to be good neighbors. They see temples as places where the faithful can get closer to God.
