Is there a single intelligent force behind all religious, occult, and UFO phenomena?
Of course there is, it's called the human brain and human culture, due to human communication. And the fact that brains are unreliable, prone to fantasy, easy to mislead, etc. Reality discovery like the processes of science is difficult, not something our animal bodies and brains have evolved for.
destiny in the cosmic scheme of things
There are a lot of assumptions there, without evidence to support them.
In the Orient, there is a story told of the seven towers. These citadels, well hidden from mankind, are occupied by groups of Satanists who are chanting the world to ruin.
Satanism being part of the Christian tradition, are you sure that this makes sense?
And what if UFOs and other paranormal manifestations are merely tools being used to manipulate us and guide us toward the cosmic role we are fated to play? Perhaps, after all, we are not independent beings but are instead the creations and slaves of the eighth tower.
So you seek a connection or are trying to appeal to those who do. That's best explained as being human, too.