The model you are referring to is often called the "give possessions to the church" model or the "total giving" model. A more common model of this practice is called the "community model" or "property sharing model" and is often associated with churches or organizations that require members to give away their possessions. In this model, the church or organization preaches a "higher" form of spirituality or salvation that can only be achieved through total and unconditional giving to the community, including giving all material possessions to the church. This is often explained as a ticket to or a necessary condition for admission to heaven or spiritual fulfillment. Characteristics of this model are: 1. **Culture of giving**: The church encourages members to have a strong sense of responsibility to give away all their possessions, including financial, real estate, and other assets, as a demonstration of their commitment and loyalty to the community. 2. **Opposition to material wealth**: The community often preaches the idea that material wealth is something corrupting or spiritually harmful and getting rid of it is necessary to achieve true spiritual liberation or salvation. 3. **Guarantee of admission to heaven**: The church may claim that giving away all possessions is the only way to ensure admission to heaven or spiritual fulfillment, often implying that those who do not do so will be excluded or punished. 4. **Control and Authority**: Institutions often exercise significant control over the lives of their members, dictating how they should live, work, and use their resources. This control can extend to personal finances, relationships, and daily life. 5. **Exclusivity and Isolation**: Communities may encourage members to isolate themselves from the outside world, including family and friends, claiming that the outside world poses a threat to their spiritual growth or salvation. Notable examples of this pattern include: * Jehovah's Witnesses, who encourage members to support the organization financially, although they do not explicitly require members to give all their property to the church. * Christian Science, which promotes a similar principle that spiritual values are superior to material wealth. * Some new religious groups, such as the Oneness Church, have been criticized for requiring members to give all their property to the church. It is important to note that not all organizations that practice the give-to-church model are harmful or exploitative. Some communities, such as Christian monasteries or Buddhist temples, may have similar principles but in a more balanced and voluntary manner. However, when this model is carried out in a manipulative, coercive, or exploitative manner, it is likely to be harmful to individuals and communities.