Quite so, gfs. Also there are many accounts of history that are accepted as factual despite there being far less mss and of later to the event date. The difference is that the gospels witness to the miraculous, and atheists a priori dismiss such as impossible. ..... Not to mention, not wanting to be accountable to a higher power!......                                        But they have no problem, and indeed, have no other option, than to accept the impossible when it comes to origins.                                                                                  But as scientists they can live with that uncertainty!   Excuse me if that sounds like a cop out. The mockery of the creation position really only confirms where they place their faith..........despite lack of evidence.