Corporate poverty is the practice of refusing to own property, either individually or corporately. This practice of
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...
religious communities developed based on
Christian views on poverty and wealth
There have been a variety of Christian views on poverty and wealth. At one end of the spectrum is a view which casts wealth and materialism as an evil to be avoided and even combated. At the other end is a view which casts prosperity and well-be ...
. Practical considerations generally allow for some exceptions.
See also
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References
Christian ethics
Simple living
Poverty
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