You just wasted a big opportunity to convert them and help the humanity.

I will join in with the "well done" bunch......spread peace, not anger.....after all.. I was once as mis-guided as they......tomorrow they might be allies.

You need to get you one of those realistic looking plastic alligators, and a sign saying 'Solicitors Will be Eaten!'

It would be nice if they were all that respectful of others! Most of the ones I talk to won't stop talking or accepting that I'm not interested. They continue to harangue until I slam the door or get irritated. I try not to, but fail often.

Try going to their house and see if you could convert them to Atheism, how would they respond to that ?

That's great. I always try to start that way, but I've never had them take no for an answer. Maybe you can teach a class

You indeed struck a rarity on that one.
Usually, in my experience, once being an Atheist is mentioned, they get very uppity/condescending/confronting,etc, and even, at times, aggressive even though I've been quiet, calm, courteous and respectful.

"I saw the surprise in the man's face. He was speechless for a few beats. Then he said " I thank you for your candor, most people are not honest in that way" "
I would have told them maybe if your fellows didn't treat people who atheist like shit we could be more honest....