It struck me that, for many Americans of faith, Uganda – a country where homosexuality and abortion are outlawed, where politicians freely mix church and state, and where outward displays of religious devotion are the norm – represents a kind of haven.

This quote appears to be author Andrew Rice’s commentary, not the words of Waldron. In fact, I can’t find your version of the quote in the source you cite. I see this instead (note the difference between the version in the last sentence):

It occurred to me, not for the first time, that when it came to religion, the relationship between America and Africa is not at all one-way. For many Americans of faith, Uganda, a country where homosexuality and abortion are outlawed, where politicians freely mix church and state, and where outward displays of religious devotion are the norm, represents a kind of haven. America may have a born-again president, but it is far too diverse to be, as conservatives call it, “a Christian nation.” But Uganda is on its way to becoming one.

Perhaps I’m looking in the wrong place, and if so, I’d love to be corrected (this is really juicy stuff!) In any case, thanks for the important work you do.

It struck me that, for many Americans of faith, Uganda – a country where homosexuality and abortion are outlawed, where politicians freely mix church and state, and where outward displays of religious devotion are the norm – represents a kind of haven.

This quote appears to be author Andrew Rice’s commentary, not the words of Waldron. In fact, I can’t find your version of the quote in the source you cite. I see this instead (note the difference between the version in the last sentence):

It occurred to me, not for the first time, that when it came to religion, the relationship between America and Africa is not at all one-way. For many Americans of faith, Uganda, a country where homosexuality and abortion are outlawed, where politicians freely mix church and state, and where outward displays of religious devotion are the norm, represents a kind of haven. America may have a born-again president, but it is far too diverse to be, as conservatives call it, “a Christian nation.” But Uganda is on its way to becoming one.

Perhaps I’m looking in the wrong place, and if so, I’d love to be corrected (this is really juicy stuff!) In any case, thanks for the important work you do.