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Post by John McGlone on Aug 19, 2008 6:56:38 GMT -5
NEWS ALERT Bro. Michael Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA, was assaulted by some of the party goers on the Boardwalk at Virginia Beach on Friday night the 16th of August. Bro Mike was preaching on the Boardwalk as he has been doing for several years when he was suddenly met with extreme violence. Mike was assaulted, knocked down and kicked, he received multiple head wounds, his face is barely recognizable, the perpetrator repeatedly kicked him in the face. This happened while the ever present party animals at Virginia Beach looked on with glee. It is note worthy that the 'ever present' Virginia Beach police were conspicuously absent at the time of the beating and conveniently showed up only after Bro. Anderson was lying semi-conscious in a pool of his own blood. Bro. Anderson was taken to the hospital emergency room where he remained for quite some time, it was reported that after waiting for 'emergency' attention for well over an hour at this third world 'emergency' room, that he finally decided to head home and take his chances with Bactine, Isopropyl Alcohol and bandages. As Bro. Mike was leaving the third world hospital facility he was met in the parking lot by aggravated assault specialist from the local police department. They questioned Mr. Anderson about the content of his preaching and decided that he was to blame for his current condition and that he needed to be arrested on the spot for causing a disturbance of the revelry on Virginia Beach! Bro. Mike Anderson was then escorted to the Virginia Beach jail cell where he has remained to this hour since Friday night....without medical care and without even a bond being set for his release...courtesy of the local magistrate! Welcome to America, the land of truth, justice and the Constitution! You can reach Mike (when the judge decides its 'safe' to release him from his chains) at.... (757) 513-7062 cell phone (502) 409-4600 home phone email at: Michael@preachbz.com
Please keep Bro. Mike in your prayers... (see attached photo if Bro. Mike) P.S. Mike's wife is not and has never been supportive of his call to preach in the open air from the beginning so this adds to the pressure that he is under....some of you know what this is like.
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Aug 19, 2008 7:08:05 GMT -5
I was about to post this.
Unbelievable.
Praying for Michael.
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Post by art on Aug 19, 2008 11:32:45 GMT -5
Great news! He caused this on himself! Instead of worrying about your right to preach, how about our right to be left alone!
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Post by Jeffrey Olver on Aug 19, 2008 13:28:51 GMT -5
Art,
Have you any concept of the rights of Americans in our own country? Do you even care? Or are you too concerned with yourself being annoyed an/or offended.
In all sincerity, Art, after seeing all of your nonsense on these boards, you need to grow a spine.
Regardless of the religious issue: people in this country have the right to say things that some other people may or may not find offensive - and, yes, we also have the right to be offended...
You as the offended do NOT have the right to restrict the rights of those who offend you just so you can comfortable... neither does the government for that matter.
While I and many others on this board care for your soul, we do not care if you find what we say as annoying or offensive.
And were I a different person I would find your blatant disregard for the constitution as offensive... but it merely proves the inconsistency typical in most if not all atheists.
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Post by art on Aug 19, 2008 21:44:10 GMT -5
Who cares whether you like me or not.
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Post by bullhornbob on Aug 20, 2008 3:22:16 GMT -5
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Post by dale on Aug 20, 2008 9:40:13 GMT -5
Only in America cculd a guy have a mudhole stomped into him and then be arrested for provoking it.
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Post by dale on Aug 20, 2008 9:41:30 GMT -5
Ps. Who's Brother Mike anyway?
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Aug 20, 2008 15:18:59 GMT -5
Here is info from D. Christenson:
I spoke to Mike about the whole ordeal this morning, he was still in the hospital when we spoke. He has bleeding on the brain from the vicious attack by a man with a grudge. Here is the break down.... Mike was preaching his normal message on the boardwalk, preaching nothing different from what he normally preaches every time he is out there. He said that an X-marine about 24 or 25 years old was in the crowd. This guy shouted out "Hey, you must be one of those guys that thanks God for dead marines and IED'S" (Fred Phelp's type) Mike is not in the Fred Phelps hyper Calvinist camp and would never thank God for IED's! Mike did not say "Thank God for dead marines or thank God for IED's or I wish you were dead or Too bad you did not get killed by an IED" Mike said that he responded to what the x-marine said by reminded the crowd that you never know when you are going to die and particularly soldiers who may be killed by an IED. The X-marine and his cohort left for the bar. Mike continued to preach, after some time the drunk x-marine came back and SUCKER PUNCHED Mike (not enough courage to even stand toe to toe and give Mike a fair chance at ducking the punch) Mike hits the cement and is out cold. Dave Donley is there, Dave is a regular evangelist on Virginia Beach. Dave saw the whole thing first hand. Dave told Mike that he thought that this was an unprovoked attack and confirmed that there was nothing different in Mike's preaching than what he normally says to the crowd. A Canadian preacher also witnessed the attack and had been there listening to the preaching. He gave Dave his information and said that he would be glad to return to the states to testify on Mike's behalf. The police arrested the perpetrator and his buddy. Mike was arrested for disturbing the peace after he left the hospital. Pastor Dave Bishop of True Vine Baptist Church was arrested a couple of weeks ago for disturbing the peace by his preaching. This is the second arrest for 'disturbing the peace' that Pastor Bishop has endured since the SOAPA conference. Mike will be sending out a photo of the injuries he sustained in the attack....this photo should dispel any doubt or suggestion that there was only a single punch involved in the attack as some who were not even there have suggested on the blogosphere. This was a vicious, unprovoked attack and there are people within the police force and sadly, others who even call themselves Christians, who would suggest that this attack was somehow justified and they will bend the truth to suit their own particular agenda. This is common practice in a situation like this and to be expected. This is the reason why video tape and audio recording is CRITICAL! For the record...Mike has NEVER been arrested for anything before. He has a clean record and for the magistrate to keep him in jail with bleeding on the brain, without allowing Mike to post bail is cruel and UNUSUAL punishment... The Alliance Defense Fund is getting involved at this point. Virginia Beach is out of control.
Sincerely Yours, D. Christensen
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Post by michaelanderson on Aug 21, 2008 22:14:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the prayers and support. I will be posting a full report about what happen later. Dave Donnelly and I were on Atlantic Ave. 21st (late start due to rain, Friday) starting to work when two young men started saying that Jesus was a homo so I started on to them. They said Jesus was going to s---- so I turned around and started walking the other way when a guy punched me from behind in the back of the head. I never saw the guy. David told me what happpen. I was hit and landed on my face. I did not wake up I think till I was in the hospital. I was asked if I wanted treatment and I said no not knowing what I had or was facing.drive for a month with other complications. I am thankful for all the calls and support. ADF and others are helping with the legal matters. I was told that I was kicked when I was down and others say not... I do not know for I was out. About what was said... I would not of told them that I hoped they would die. They made that up. along with the RED stuff. It is late and I need some sleep. I have learned a lot of things from this and the lord new I needed it so Praise The Lord. I had to remove some of this post
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Aug 22, 2008 8:50:41 GMT -5
Michael,
I'm glad that you are recovering. The whole situation really is awful.
You should have your lawyers look into whether or not the attacker was able to bail out or if the attacker stayed in jail until Monday as well.
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Post by Kerrigan on Aug 22, 2008 8:54:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the update Brother Mike. We're praying for you. Hope to see you sometime next weekend...
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Post by joemccowan on Aug 22, 2008 9:43:12 GMT -5
I thank God for you Mike, let us know if there is any way we can help!
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Post by jdb on Aug 23, 2008 9:14:06 GMT -5
I have not been on any message Boards recently and just read this story on another message board last night. Mike I must say I am glad to read that you are recovering this morning. I can hardly believe the arrested you, Like Jesse said I wonder which one of you, you or the attacker got out of jail first. I was wondering does anyone know if there is a news story of this online or a police report or anything.
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed-- 2 Cor 4:9
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Post by Brother. Ross on Aug 23, 2008 17:44:41 GMT -5
Praise the living God for Mike... I will continue to pray... The Lord will judge them according to their works.
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Post by revomin on Aug 23, 2008 18:09:11 GMT -5
Brother I will be praying for you and your family! And I am just glad your alright!
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Post by bullhornbob on Aug 24, 2008 3:49:25 GMT -5
I spoke with Mike today on the phone, and he sounded like he was doing well. I am so happy that he is recovering, but at the same time, I was angered by the actions of the authorities towards him. He explained the events to me, and I was indeed very saddened as well.
Remember, the entire area was flooded with preachers just a few weeks ago, and the cops were not exactly enforcing the law. They seemed irritated with the preachers being there, to say the least. The common attitude was "Hey, if you shoot your mouth off to people, don't expect us to help you." I personally was threatened with a citation for allegedly calling someone a homosexual, and a local pastor was cited for "inflammatory speech" as well.
Mike really needs prayer, as he is facing a multiplicity of situations that require true godly wisdom. But I expect that, through patient perserverance, the Lord will be glorified through all of this.
Praise God for the Man of God, Michael Anderson!
We cannot let our guard down, as we will see these types of attacks increase as the days and weeks go by.
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Post by kureji on Aug 27, 2008 11:50:34 GMT -5
Sucks that you got punched like that, honestly if they don't like what you're saying they can just walk away. Don't have to punch you after all.
Art, I don't agree with the preachers either but I hardly see it as they had it coming. But then again maybe I'm just alittle more laid back than other people because these types can't really get under my skin anymore, I just laugh now.
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Post by Jeffrey Olver on Aug 27, 2008 13:09:03 GMT -5
I've seen a preacher or two where I've thought, "You know... God forbid they get punched... but IF they do, they had it coming."
I don't wish violence upon anyone - but there a couple preachers out there who don't speak with grace, and arejust plain bigoted who will only reap violence, as they so violence with their words.
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Aug 27, 2008 21:10:02 GMT -5
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Post by Jeffrey Olver on Aug 27, 2008 21:13:52 GMT -5
Oh! God bless you, Mike!
I pray the Lord bring you through a speedy recovery!
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Post by John McGlone on Aug 30, 2008 0:12:27 GMT -5
We just got back from a short term mission to the Tidewater/Norfolk/Va Beach region. Mike is looking much better and stated that God is healing him so quickly he considers it a miracle. He said he has not had any headaches and thanks everyone for their prayers. We had dinner with him and got to meet his wife who has been doing very well considering the situation. She has started coming to church, pray for her please. Mike's father testified he was so frustrated the weekend that Mike was in jail knowing the situation with his injuries and they would not let him out. The authorities decided no bail for a misdemeanor charge, yet let all the drunkards etc out on Sat morning.
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Post by art on Sept 2, 2008 18:56:24 GMT -5
I still don't care.
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Post by kureji on Sept 5, 2008 18:42:45 GMT -5
I think they're going to start calling him "Gorgeous Mike" after those pictures.
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Post by John McGlone on Sept 5, 2008 21:43:21 GMT -5
thanks Art that was so loving of you.
K, he is really looking so much better now.
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Post by art on Sept 6, 2008 12:54:05 GMT -5
I didn't know I was talking to you about this subject , John, but since I am guess what, I still don't care.
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Post by kureji on Sept 7, 2008 14:08:01 GMT -5
K, he is really looking so much better now. I don't know I think he looked quite good in purple, it brought out his eyes.
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Post by dale on Sept 7, 2008 15:59:08 GMT -5
Jesus probably looked worse when he got crucified.
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