My point was there really aren’t exceptions in the Christian faith, only qualifiers. The thief on the cross did not get water baptized, yet he WAS baptized in the Holy Spirit when he trusted in Jesus Christ. Just like we can say “All have sinned.” except Jesus who is the only human who did not sin because he was also God in the flesh.
Oh, I wasn't commenting on your statements. I was commenting on the atheist's claim.