I traveled to Southeast Asia in late July, in the midst of their steamy tropical summer. The trip began in Singapore, a clean and modern place where, mercifully, most buildings are air-conditioned. The tiny city-state reminds me of Disneyland: no litter, no graffiti, no sign of poverty.  Singapore punishes vandalism with caning, and bans the sale of chewing gum, lest it end up on the sidewalk.  Singapore has one of Asia’s most vibrant Christian communities. I spoke at a conference ...