I couldn't help but laugh a little. At least this person wasn't dishonest, made these claims, and never proved any of it to his congregation. Kudos for having the balls (faith) to do it front of your congregation. But,
for having almost no common sense.

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' -Isaac Asimov-