Free Will vs Determinism

I've been thinking a little bit about free will vs determinism, which is a big debate in philosophy. Some people argue that we have free will and can thus make our own choices. Others argue that our actions are determined by our circumstances and are thus completely out of our control. Thankfully, we know from the scriptures and from other revelations that mankind has agency, the ability to choose. Yes, there are circumstances beyond our control, and they can limit our options and influence our behavior, but despite that influence and our sometimes narrow range of choices, the choice is ultimately up to us. There is no fate or destiny controlling us, and we're not just products of our circumstances. We can decide who we are and how we act, no matter what situations we find ourselves in.