"The reason it is important is philosophical: atheism if about what is presumed not to exist. Hence it has no symbolism and no motivating power. Since people drawn to atheism are still people, they fill the need to glorify their worldview just like the rest of us. Some, -- not all -- turn to ugly bumper stickers, which is the topic on hand."
Truly, you are incorrect. Atheism is not something tangible. It is merely a lack of belief in supernatural entities, sometimes referred to as gods or deities. I disbelieve. It takes no effort on my part.
No monument is necessary, since there is nothing to make a monument to. Disbelief is a negative thing, not a tangible one.
I don't hold a belief that there is no diety. I simply disbelieve in all supernatural entities. It's not an active thing, but a passive one.
I'm not an agnostic, since I don't have any questions about the existence of deities or other supernatural entities. I simply don't believe any such exist. It occupies none of my time, except when I discuss the topic.
There is nothing to glorify in atheism. There is nothing to worship. There is no possible reason for a monument. I belong to no atheist organization, nor do I even think about it, except in threads like these.
Atheism is not a philosophy, even. It is simply a disbelief, a non-belief, a lack of belief.
That is exactly what I was saying. You stated it beautifully.
Your remaining argument is apparently, against my assertion that atheists "fill the need to glorify their worldview just like the rest of us". I concede that it is possible that some atheists don't have such need, since you say that you don't.
As an atheist I need not say to the believer "There is no God."
I only say "I disagree with the statement (There is a God) that you just made.