Corporate poverty

Corporate poverty is the practice of refusing to own property, either individually or corporately. This practice of Middle Ages religious communities developed based on Christian views on poverty and wealth. Practical considerations generally allow for some exceptions.[1]

See also

Simple living – Simplified, minimalistic lifestyle
Absolute poverty of Christ – Franciscan doctrine of the 13th century

References

Johnston, William M. (2000). Encyclopedia of monasticism, Volume 1. Taylor & Francis. p. 429. ISBN 1-57958-090-4.

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