Because I'm one and there are millions others, for starters. Big interest, especially in Chicago and suburbs. Plus I covered religion 1968-78 for Chicago Daily News, not long after ending 18 years in the Jesuits, to whom I owe much. The lady of our house and I, married since '69 with six kids now grown, go to church here in Oak Park, Illinois, which also figures in my coverage and commentary. As for later . . . more more more