re: Free will/choice?
It takes a lot of strength - dare I say will? - to be your own boss/destiny in this world. If you can do it, Lindy, then more power to you.
But the question I asked before still stands: Do we have an actual choice in anything we do? And if not, then why bother if we're screwed anyway?
Life on Earth seems to favor the powerful and wealthy. Does this extend beyond?
Is life truly, extremely unfair?
We say that people can have/make their own destinies, but even on a "regular" level, that is more talk than reality. And freedom of speech/worship? Sure, you can say what you want, but be ready for the consequences from the larger group if they don't approve of what you say.