The universe is not so selfish as to force us to awaken only into higher consciousness. We also have the option to descend into what is called darkness.
There is no division in the universe. What we call light and darkness coexist. We have been both over lifetimes. It is a choice that is made by how we respond to the challenges of our lives. Sometimes called karma.
Instead of releasing control, the ego will seek the means to establish greater control and this obsession begins our journey into the darkness.
Just as there are higher dimensions of light and goodness there are equally dimensions of darkness and what we believe are evil.
Robert