@ Rhythm, Sir all i have to say is that both are not the same thing. I believe my actions control my destiny. Good deeds bring blessings and misdeeds brings curses. Where as to a Christian or a believer of God, their actions won't lead them to heaven or hell. It is through Jesus and faith. everything is under God's plan. The individual doesn't control their destiny. I don't know any other way of explaining the differences to you. You may come up with excellent analogies which your quite good at.
"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path" - Gautama Buddha