Well forced is the word you used and that is what I commented on. As far as the person who would not take no for an answer I failed to see much of a problem. We all have had similar experiences with those that have a different opinion and just deal it.
“At least in this country the 1st Amendment guarantees the right to believe what you want or in the case of atheists to not believe. “ And no one is forcing you to believe.
I had a discussion years ago with an atheist who also was a friend that said to me he was better than any Christian he knew and that I could not disagree with. Then he rattled off a scenario that would cover the 10 Commandments. I laughed inside but said nothing to him.
“At least in this country the 1st Amendment guarantees the right to believe what you want or in the case of atheists to not believe. “ And no one is forcing you to believe.
I never said anyone was even my classmate, normally I would ignore him but he kept calling and calling trying to save me.
As for my 1st Amendment comment it was only in reference how lucky we are to live in the U. S. instead of a radical Islamic country.