This week during a campaign stop, Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio was questioned by an atheist voter about his views on religious freedom as viewed from his deeply personal Christian perspective. The rally attendee wanted to be assured that a President Rubio would be a commander in chief, not a pastor in chief.

The man filmed himself question the candidate and uploaded the encounter to YouTube.

"I'm an atheist voter, I represent millions of atheists and non-theists around the country -- one of the fastest growing voter blocks," the man said. "And you said earlier that you wanted to stand up for religious freedom and all of that. My question is for atheist voters that are looking for somebody that will uphold their rights as Americans and not pander to a certain religious group."

The man explained that he had noticed that a recent Rubio ad mentioned nothing about policy or ideas, but focused on faith and finding God. This seemed to fuel what he said atheist voters are most concerned about with a Christian candidate: Are you running as commander in chief, or pastor in chief?

Sen. Rubio spent the next four minutes carefully answering the man's query. He began by saying Americans have a right to believe whatever they want, including "nothing at all" if they so choose. He explained that Christian salvation is a free gift for those willing to accept it and can't be forced upon anyone. But the senator assured that his faith will always be evident in his speech and actions:

I'm going to share my faith, especially when I'm asked. Because my faith influences who I am and every aspect of my life. 

Rubio spoke on how the nation was founded and the beliefs of our forefathers:

First of all, I believe you can't really understand America… if you don't believe that Judeo-Christian values influenced America, you don't know history. I'm not saying 'you,' I'm just saying in general. This nation was founded on the principle that our rights come from our Creator. If there's no Creator, then where did your rights come from? 

During his response, Rubio made a promise that as president, he would not force anyone to pray or got to church and that the religious rights of all Americans would be protected.

"We're also going to have a country where no one is forced to violate their conscience, which means no one is going to force you to believe in God," he said. "But no one's going to force me to stop talking about God."

"I'm not going to force you to espouse beliefs that you don't have," he continued, "but no one's going to take away my right and your right to live out the teachings of your faith. No one... when I'm president."

Then, Rubio explained that he will never hide from his faith, as it is his "greatest influence" and is what makes him put his priorities in order:

That's why I believe the most important job I have is the job of a father and a husband -- more important than even the presidency. Because I only have a handful of years to teach and instruct my children with the right values. Not just to allow them to succeed in life, but more importantly, to be able to accept the gift of eternity. 

Rubio respected the man for being willing to stand up as a voice for a minority, especially among so many applauding supporters, and said his ability to peacefully express his viewpoint while listening to another is "what makes us such a great country."

But he left the man with a few parting words before the video ends:

I would say this, though: You shouldn't be worried about my faith influencing me. In fact, I think you should hope my faith influences me. Here's why: You know what my faith teaches me? My faith teaches me that I have an obligation to care for the less fortunate. My faith teaches me that I have an obligation to love my neighbor. My faith teaches me that I have an obligation for those who are hungry to help try and feed them, for those who are naked to help clothe them. My faith teaches me that I need to minister to those in prison. My faith teaches me that if I want to serve Jesus, I have to serve each other. And I think that you should hope that influences me. I know it's made this a greater country.