Readers of this site are familiar with the recent formal split in the Canadian branch of the progressive Muslim movement, so to speak. All that went on around that very public falling out had various facets to it and we can--continue to--discuss the more relevant ones (to the rest of us) as we go along. But for now, it was interesting to see what the quality of the statements from each, and especially the new group, would be, as one of the most significant anniversaries on the calendar rolled around. I have to say, neither disappointed.

Here's the part of the Canadian Muslim Union's statement (also posted on this site) that really resonated with me; in places, it has an almost lyrical quality to it (though the full statement is kinda long):