Free will is based on personal responsibility. We may claim responsibility, but if we don't possess free will, we are not responsible for our actions. We have human free will and are responsible for our human actions. I've been exposed to teachings that we are conditioned to be how we are and do what at we do, but that teaching never took hold in me. The teaching that I'm the result of conditioning prompted deeper reflection on free will, and my belief in human free will continued. All kinds of life experiences help me cultivate taking responsibility in my life. The concept of free will has never felt like an illusion. The illusions are belief in lack of free will, belief in excuses, blaming, and not taking responsibility, and belief that something is controlling me. I am firm in my belief in free will and personal responsibility.
On Nov 28, 2025 David Doane wrote :