“Freedom from want” and “freedom from fear” are not really freedoms but low levels of wellbeing or security. The other two “freedoms” are found in the First Amendment.
Sacrifice (going without, voluntarily doing what is difficult) ennobles the soul, validating a life well lived.
One should not necessarily seek to elevate the relatively thin gruel of “Freedom from Want” above the virtue and habit of sacrifice.
As far as “Freedom from Fear” goes, this is a byproduct of the intellect, having carried its burden and done its work, meekly bowing to the will, allowing faith to grow, to swell, to tower over earthly concerns.
Thank you for being a discerning and thoughtful FReeper!
I, personally, have my problems with the claim that "freedom from want" should be ranked together with those other freedoms.
Regards,