Every year or so I read that an image of Jesus or the Virgin Mary has shown up in some mundane venue -- a billboard showing a forkful of spaghetti and a fresh tortilla are two media that come to mind. These have been easy enough for me to dismiss as random occurrences. But I'm not sure what to make of the fact that within the last week -- and on two different continents -- Jesus has made two appearances in restrooms . In restroom doors, to be precise.

A couple in Stark County, Ohio, has removed the wooden door to their restroom [1] to share the image of Jesus [2]with their church's congregation. And in Cape Town, South Africa, members of the Peterson family have had to wield a whip to manage the unruly crowds flocking into their flat after word leaked out that the image of Jesus was clearly visible in the frosted window of their bathroom door [3].

Well, I hesitate to admit it, but I've been regarding the Poop for Peace [4] thing as a way to have a little innocent fun (sorry, Dave). But if Jesus and other holy figures start showing their faces near toilets -- and especially if there is a build up of holy-toilet sightings leading up to April 15 -- I'm going to have to reconsider my fundamental beliefs.

Chris, you seen anything divine in the turds you've been fishing out of your toilet [5]?