I guess the difference would be that, the man does not beleive the scarf to be actively aware of anything. It's just good luck that might help.
The guy hoping god will save him believes there is an actual intelligence that wants him to succeed, that can look at the situation and actively make changes to suit it's plan.
The guy hoping god will save him believes there is an actual intelligence that wants him to succeed, that can look at the situation and actively make changes to suit it's plan.