There exist several elucidations that necessitate articulation in order to portray my standpoint with precision. Initially, it must be acknowledged that mankind once possessed the capacity for independent volition and consciously elected to adopt a sinful nature. Consequently, the individual bears complete accountability for succumbing to temptation within the confines of the garden.

When discussing the concept of freedom of choice, the only loss of freedom for mankind, after our expulsion from the garden, is the choice to embrace salvation through Christ. In matters of personal preferences, individuals do exercise their freedom to choose, although not necessarily in the manner you are emphasizing, which seems to fixate on the idea of self-determined choice. If God grants humanity the ability to choose between salvation and damnation, then it follows that God also grants the ability to choose salvation, as He willingly provides the option. Similarly, if God grants the ability to choose damnation, then He allows for the choice of damnation. However, the Bible states that we are destined for hell from birth, already trapped in a state of death before we even make a choice. I have never witnessed the ability to choose between salvation and damnation, as those who are damned never showed any inclination toward choosing salvation. Do you now understand my point? On the other hand, those who are saved demonstrate the ability to choose salvation over damnation. This is why it is impossible for mankind to possess a self-determined choice, as it essentially amounts to no choice at all. Initially, we choose to go against God's commands because we are sinners, not because we exercise our freedom to choose. Admittedly, Adam, in his pre-fallen state, possessed the utmost freedom among all humans. However, when he succumbed to sin, he became completely enslaved. If Adam had an equal inclination to choose between good and evil in the garden, his surroundings would have influenced his decision. In a balanced state of choosing between good and evil, something must have tipped the scales, and that would have been the attractiveness of the object. Therefore, in a perfect state like Adam's, the objects would have been more enticing to him than in his fallen state, under your definition of freedom. Essentially, you are suggesting that it is preferable for Adam to be in a sinful state rather than in a perfect state, when you attribute the object as the driving force behind the choice. I would argue that you are painting a picture that contradicts the notion of freedom. We do not choose evil due to circumstances or the allure of an object. We choose evil because we are inherently sinful. Your view of a self-determined will renders this statement foolish, as it essentially negates the existence of a will altogether. The crux of the matter lies in personal responsibility, where the individual's intrinsic desires dictate their actions. The desire to sin stems from being a sinner. What you are suggesting is that it is crucial for individuals to have a choice between good and evil and the ability to determine that choice within themselves. However, if I determine to choose something and then proceed to choose it, it is essentially the same as saying I choose one thing over another based on my preference for that particular object. The reason I favor one option over another is due to the state of my soul at the time of making the choice. I do not choose to sin by consciously deciding to sin; that is not a genuine choice. I choose to sin because I am inherently a sinner.