I have to agree with you, it is relevant to an extent. While not intended to be evidence for creationism, it is an attack against evolutionists though the implication that the X-Club inordinately influenced the conclusions by scientists of the day. CTD just threw out the implication and then refused to provide anything more than his say so as evidence that it was true. If trying to influence opinion through rhetoric and debate were proof that what is being said is untrue, then most of what preachers said from their pulpits is untrue. I'm not willing to believe that. I think what a preacher, scientist, teacher or politician says should be judged on the evidence not how stridently they announce it or who they tell it to.