July 11, 2009
Jehovah’s Witnesses gather in Richmond for annual assemblies
by Juan Antoinio Lizama
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Food shortages, earthquakes, moral corruption and wars are clear signs of a looming Armageddon, according to Jehovah's Witnesses.
People should be alert, they say, and if you're ready, a heavenly kingdom awaits after this world ends.
For four consecutive weekends starting yesterday, thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses are gathering at the Richmond Coliseum for their annual assemblies, themed "Keep on the Watch," which are free of charge and open to the public. In all, about 28,000 people are expected to attend from Virginia, Washington and Maryland.
Across the United States, 319 similar conventions are taking place during the summer.
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