This morning, as I began to work my way through the introductory readings assigned for my course about the Epistles, I came to a sudden realization -- I have an obsession with the Apostle Paul.  Odd choice considering who I am, and an obsession that has been until now completely in the buried regions of my subconscious, but an obsession none the less.  And after reading my first assignment, the article by Robert Wright, "One World Under God", from The Atlantic (April 2009), I understand. Paul and I have a lot in common.  No, I've not gone off the rails -- Paul and I have a lot in common.  Well, maybe the…