Afgani May Be Executed for Converting to Christianity

Glenn Reynolds hasn't wanted to bring this news to the fore because "this will simply provide ammunition for those who believe that Islam is incompatible with civilization." We'll see what Afghanistan decides, but Islam as it is practiced in certain societies definitely is incompatible with civilization. The "moderates" and "magnanomous" and "tolerant" Muslims have yet to jump in there and stand up for anyone, including themselves, though they (supposedly) be great in number. How can we Westerners believe it is compatible, when Middle Easterners show doubt by their action, too?