Free will was given to man by God at the moment of his creation, otherwise he could not have been made in the image of God. Knowledge that leads to life is good, to death not good. The opposite of light is dark, and all darkness will be left in the burning pits of hell for all eternity. Repent to Jesus Christ and follow His Way and be saved.
RE: You can't say, "I believe" and have all of your problems solved for you.