The Hypocrisy Is Getting Deep

I read this article today:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/12/05/atheists.christmas/index.html

I don't really like the tone of the placard - to me it seems worded in a way that will purposefully antagonize Christians.  I am not a Christian and I doubt I'll ever be one but the tone still bothers me.  I'm of the mind set that spirituality, or the lack of it, is a personal thing and therefore none of your F***ing business.  And organized religion of any flavor leaves a bad taste in my mouth.    
Still, no one like to have their beliefs mocked. 

The part that got me is that someone, more than likely someone who believes in god and identifies as a Christian, took this placard down and tossed it into a ditch.  Meanwhile the atheists didn't touch the nativity scene.  No vandalism, no stealing of the baby Jesus.  Nope, they just put up a sign.  And their opponents stole property and tossed it away. 

Remind me again which side is hateful here?