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So then, it follows that we have the individual freedom to let God take responsibility for us as he offers in the cross, or carry that cross ourselves. I do not deny that...

Is it not ultimately a matter of making a choice as to who God is?

It is interesting that according to the book of Genesis, when man sinned in the garden, it was the sin of wanting to be God. Afterall, when satan tempted the woman, the man was right there with her. And the temptation satan offered was, "for God knows on the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God..."

Unfortunately man has never been able to bear the burden of godhood. Our attempts to control too much are our pride and our failure.

Yes we had a choice. God offers to undo that choice and be God again. That is, if we let Him. And it is an individual choice.

It is not that He is responsible for our sin. That was not the point. He has a choice too, and He chose to take responsibility for it. Responsibility does not require guilt. I can take responsibility for my children though I myself am not guilty.

Love on the other hand does require responsibility. Letting others take the responsibility means laying down our own pride.