[Sethomas]

Bubba: You'd be better to ask some fool who believes in it as to what is meant by "free will". The concept of which I'm speaking is basically the tenent that we are capable of making decisions without being compelled by conditions beyond our control. If I have Cartesian free will, I can decide whether or not I want to super-size my value meal without being coerced by my genetics and environmental upbringing.

Is my sentient and concious mind not part of my physcial body?

In the Cartesian view, it's not. I mentioned the ghost in the machine idea to that end. I believe that consciousness can be rationalized by physiology, so I do not subscribe to the ideas of free will.

Want my opinions? Bring up something that doesn't inspire feelings of deepest indifference in me.

So you responded to my labelling myself a Catholic because my personal beliefs are an issue close to your heart? And if you're so indifferent, how does your stance mesh with your statement "I have thoughts of my own"? Ockham's Razor dictates pretty clearly here that you're full of shit.