Society & Culture - 30 November 2006

I'm not a native English-speaker and this word has always confused me.
I know what "want" as a verb means, but I really don't understand the word when it's used as a noun.
For example, in phrases like "freedom from want", or in Pink Floyd's song "Us and Them", when it goes "For want of the price of tea and a slice The old man died..."

I really don't undestand the meaning of want in those contexts, when it's used as a noun.

2006-11-30 06:06:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

our ag department at school is going to create a christmas float this year and i am trying to think of a cute idea....i would like to include some animals....i just don't know how to include them too much with the theme....'the colors of christmas' any ideas will be much thought over and thanks for your concern...

2006-11-30 06:05:29 · 8 answers · asked by redneck_gurl0708 1 in Christmas

Is it inherent in our nature that we need to compete, or is it socialized in American upbringing? Anyway, why are we so compelled to want to gain arbritrary points that pose no monetary or social gain, but rather, bragging rights?

2006-11-30 06:04:44 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-30 06:04:33 · 24 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 06:04:12 · 37 answers · asked by hoor 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My mother used to say you will be laughing on the other side of your face in a minute. heard it again on TV last night. Parents used to say some funny things

2006-11-30 06:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by Grumpy 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

They know something about everything. No matter what you're talking about, they HAVE to stick their two cents in even if they're completely wrong. Why oh why do people do that? It's really annoying!!!!! If you don't know what you're talking about, don't talk! Do people just like to hear themselves speak? Do they think they sound intelligent? I think people who know something about everything seem very ignorant at times.

2006-11-30 06:04:05 · 19 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Etiquette

Just wondering why blacks are the low part of everything all the time. before you get all offensive, i am mixed with black, white , puerto rican, and mexican. are whites and other groups just genetically smarter?

2006-11-30 06:03:39 · 22 answers · asked by ken 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-30 06:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by taogent 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Please, try to avoid using Holy Book quotes. I want to know *your* theories and opinions.

2006-11-30 06:02:03 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 06:02:01 · 7 answers · asked by taogent 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A doll sold for $3.00 then has survived over 47 years. Has there been any other toy that generated so much attention as Barbie? What feelings about her do you have either through possess or playing with them? Does she generate more questions than answers? Just look at how many questions are about or in some way in responses mention this doll. That is so amazing how this one toy has so much influence in our society and in the different aspects.

2006-11-30 06:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by maybf22000 4 in Other - Society & Culture

or is God's power limited?

2006-11-30 06:01:40 · 16 answers · asked by Nick F 6 in Religion & Spirituality

We all know that one Religion is suprume over the others so which one is it and why?

List reasons please

2006-11-30 06:01:35 · 12 answers · asked by Raziel 3 in Religion & Spirituality

ok the earliest human is said to have lived in 3 million years ago. and adam is the first human right? well i wanna know how can adam be alive still in 3500 BC (making him around (4500 years old, because he lived for like 900 something years) how can that be if he is the first human to live after man had already been walking the earth???

2006-11-30 05:58:03 · 20 answers · asked by ~*cRaCkNeSs*~ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Who did Jesus appoint or was chosen to lead the apostles, followers,etc.?

2006-11-30 05:57:57 · 11 answers · asked by simmonsbey 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 05:57:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Is it pretty much like asking a fish to fly? Doesn't anybody say they're sorry anymore?

2006-11-30 05:55:44 · 3 answers · asked by charleston chew 2 in Other - Society & Culture

6000 years old. Men who analyzed the Bible, guessed at time periods, and took the 7 day Creation as a LITERAL 7 days estimate it to be 6000 years old. God never said it, Jesus never said it, the Bible never said it.

Now, can we accept MEN came up with the number, and give God a little credit, that it is possible the world IS as old as Science dates it, as God himself never told us exactly how old it was?

Anyone agree?

2006-11-30 05:55:28 · 22 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6 in Religion & Spirituality

14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Has there ever been a time in Jewish History that a virgin conceived, had a child, and named him Immanuel? Is Immanuel supposed to be the Messiah? If not, who is he?
If the Messiah is named Immanuel, and that name means 'God with us'- doesn't that mean that he is God? and more than a mere man?

I appreciate all opinions on this question
thanks

2006-11-30 05:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by CATHIA B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What's your religion and why do you follow that religon?

2006-11-30 05:55:13 · 18 answers · asked by Raziel 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 05:55:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I'm doing a documentary for A&E. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2006-11-30 05:54:47 · 3 answers · asked by TyWebb 1 in Other - Society & Culture

From Mrs. Suha Arafat
Email; suha_arafat_yessa@yahoo.com

Dear Intending partner,

This mail may not be surprising to you if you have been following current events in the international media with reference to the Middle East and Palestine in particular I am Mrs. SUHA ARAFAT, the wife of YASSER ARAFAT, the Palestinian Leader who died recently in Paris. Since his death and even prior to the announcement, I have been thrown into a state of antagonism, confusion, humiliation, frustration and hopelessness by the present leadership of the Palestinian Liberation Organization and the new Prime Minister. I have even been subjected to physical and psychological torture. As a widow that is so traumatized, I have lost confidence with everybody in the country at the moment.

You must have heard over the media reports and the Internet on the discovery of some fund in my husband secret bank account and companies and the allegations of some huge sums of money deposited by my husband in my name

2006-11-30 05:54:40 · 6 answers · asked by The What Should I Do Retard 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 05:53:55 · 23 answers · asked by renganathan g 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 05:53:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1) Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male & female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. Does this apply to Mexicans and Canadians?

2) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or do I ask the police to do it?

3) Lev.21:20 states that I may ! not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle- room here?

4)My Cousin has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse& blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16.

Thanks for your help!

2006-11-30 05:52:28 · 22 answers · asked by Rosebee 4 in Religion & Spirituality

"Then God said "let US make humankind in our own image according to our own likeness..." Who is the "us" God is talking about? Thank you for your answers.

2006-11-30 05:51:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

so why is there such a hatred between muslims and jews?
They themselves admit that they worship the same god.

why are then christians Infidels?

2006-11-30 05:51:51 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-30 05:51:37 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas