Poverty in Canada — remains prevalent with some segments of society. The measurement of poverty has been a challenge as there is no official government measure. There is an ongoing debate in Canada about whether a relative measure of poverty, or absolute measure of… … Wikipedia
Poverty — Street children sleeping in Mulberry Street – Jacob Riis photo New York, United States (1890) Poverty is the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money.[1] Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford … Wikipedia
Poverty in India — One third of India s population (roughly equivalent to the entire population of the United States) lives below the poverty line and India is home to one third of the world s poor people.Though the middle class has gained from recent positive… … Wikipedia
Christian views on poverty and wealth — Jesus casting out the money changers from the Temple by Giotto, 14th century Since the inception of Christianity, there have been a variety of Christian attitudes towards materialism and wealth. John Cobb, Jr. argues that the economism that rules … Wikipedia
Target Poverty — The Target Poverty campaign was launched by ActionAid, the international development charity, in July 2006.The campaign is focused on engaging campaigners in the UK to maintain the pressure on the British government, international institutions… … Wikipedia
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Simple living — Mohandas Gandhi spinning yarn in 1942. Gandhi believed in a life of simplicity and self sufficiency. Simple living encompasses a number of different voluntary practices to simplify one s lifestyle. These may include reducing one s possessions or… … Wikipedia
Francis of Assisi, Saint — orig. Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto died Oct. 3, 1226, Assisi; canonized July 16, 1228; feast day October 4 Italian saint and founder of the Franciscan religious order. Born into a wealthy family, he was … Universalium
Society of the Atonement — The Society of the Atonement also the Atonement Friars/Graymoor Friars/Sisters is a Roman Catholic (formerly Episcopal) Franciscan religious society.Beginnings of the societyIn late 1895, Lurana White, a novice in a religious community of women… … Wikipedia
Clare of Assisi — Saint Clare of Assisi Detail depicting Saint Clare from a fresco (1312–20) by Simone Martini in the Lower basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. Virgin … Wikipedia
