CHOICE VS FATE

When something happens in one's life, we often wonder if there was anything we could have done to change the outcome. The real question is, was it by choice of fate?
Religious experts say that your life is already chosen for you, and that at the time of birth you don't have a choice because all of your choices are already made for you. Basically all developmental parts of your life are beyond your control. This is also just based on mythological references and supernatural power.
Now, choice in your life is a completely different aspect. I do believe we have choice once we are born in the world. Some things I do believe are not under your control though. These several things would be like:
-genetic illnesses
-birth defects
-sexuality
-your parents
These are obviously things that are your fate and will alter your life always. Once you grow out of childhood though, you have a choice. You decide the next chapters of your life. God does not choose this for you.