On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 15:19:15 GMT, Dave Michelson
wrote:

Scottso wrote:
It's interesting to note that it seems that Armstrong was simply destined
to get into space one way or another. (MISS candidate, X-15 pilot, X-20
candidate, NASA Group II.)

The word "destined" implies that a "higher power" is pulling the
strings....

Only to you, I'm afraid. Destiny simply implies long term inevitability.
Fate might be a useful synonym. No need to invoke "higher powers."
Nothing is inevitable except death: Fate is just an excuse for an
apathetic personality/mentality.