Yes, totally. I agree with what you said. We will make "free will" decisions which are actually based on the culture we are in. We are all social animals and we are "conditioned" from birth to "fit in" with our particular society. We are rather limited in our true "free will" choices, because we can only select from our experiences and knowledge.
However, we do have choices, however limited. And it can make a great difference in your life and others lives as to the choices you make.
As a small example, I got a little kitty from the animal shelter who was about to be "put down" and raised her. She is now 16 years old and has lived a very happy long life. My choice affected her life and the lives of the other kitties that I did not choose.
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