Thanks u/Plemethrock
We can have a discussion on whether or not free will exists. Discuss if every action we do is already predetermined by how our brain is wired, with the environment around us being the inputs.
We can also have a discussion on whether or not humans have souls and analyze the evidence for and against us just being our bodies
(I made an error and had to repost, apologies)
Free will exists, but it is conditional and not universally operable.
The conditions are:
So, it is not right to assume some person possesses free will or apply the idea of free will universally. To assume it is to risk overestimating capacity and misjudging responsibility.
Most if not nearly all of humanity lives under deterministic principles. Their behavior shaped and constrained by internal and external forces beyond their control. Their actions may appear intentional, but they often arise from patterns beyond reflective choice.
We cannot judge essence, but we discern by fruit, exercising humility, restraint, and careful observation... Judging essence belongs to God alone. Humans may only observe fruit, not essence, as a guide for action and discernment.