So WHAT!
So what? He's earned his bones, and is a valued FReeper. You are still a trouble making newbies, and don't you sass Alamo-Girl, take her advice to heart!
With regard to false statements appearing in science textbooks, I also have seen such lists. As I recall there was an organization or group reading textbooks for that very purpose. I don't recall if the group had an ideological or theological agenda, but I will see if I can find the link for you.
There are many others which showed up in a Google, but this ought to get the discussion back on track.