[keats5]

"why are atheists not content to keep their convictions to themselves

Conversely, why are religious folk not content to keep their convictions to themselves?"

Simple. Neither view is neutral. They are opposite views. Which is why state imposed Atheism in public places cannot be seen as a fair compromise.

[RoughDobermann]

Agreed. I'm neither a Christian nor atheist. Nor am I a Bhuddist or Hindu.