The supernatural birth of Christ, his miracles, his resurrection and ascension, remain eternal truths, whatever doubts may be cast on their reality as historical facts.

The sentence distinguishes between two kinds of “truth”: (1) the factual truth of events as recoverable by historical inquiry and (2) the enduring religious or moral “truth” those narratives convey within Christian faith and culture. Even if critical scholarship raises doubts about the literal historicity of the virgin birth, miracles, resurrection, and ascension, the claim suggests these doctrines can still function as permanent spiritual symbols—expressing ideas such as divine presence, redemption, and the victory of life over death. In this way, the quote frames Christian dogma as mythic or theological truth rather than straightforward reportage, preserving its significance while conceding the force of historical criticism.