“St. Paul’s opinions are not God’s laws”
The Bible is Gods word and is not Pauls opinion.
“Only Baptists in this case. They bought into this stuff and thus open themselves to ridicule.”
Buying into God’s word is ridiculous?
“(FYI, I was raised in a Baptist church.)”
Appears you no longer support the denomination or Christianity in general. You’re saying the Bible is incorrect. You seem intelligent so I’m guessing you understand the overall implications of that position.
See 1 Timothy 2:8. How does it start?
"I want..."
See 1 Timothy 4:1. How does it start?
"The Spirit clearly says..."
Notice a difference? (The SBC doesn't.)