The real religion?

[SteveII]

And it's because we both are willing to believe that everything we 'know' about the way the world operates can be suspended on hearsay based on the say-so of clearly self-interested, alleged witnesses that we have both embraced the Good News of Apollonius of Tyana, right Steve? Right?!?

Or is this where you (a) indulge in special pleading or (b) an appeal to popularity.

I'm quoting Crossless1, but this response is for Steve because I can't be arsed looking for the specific post quoted by Crossless1:

I don't know about anyone else, but I personally wouldn't say that the NT is not true because of its miracle claims. Rather, miracles are implausible, and the miracle claims made in the NT seem to serve a theological agenda, so that makes some parts of the NT suspect.

I think all of the NT miracles had a specific purpose. Some were big, purposeful (had context, taught lessons, proved a point), witnessed (many by large groups), and had theological significance (backed up Jesus' claim to be God, means of redemption).