So much to contemplate, you certainly given food for thought and raise moral and ethical questions about accountability. I have always struggled with how in some quarters the notion of evil is a convenient excuse. I agree with your premise that so much of our lives are dictated by free will. That said we live within an understanding of universal laws such as duality. We cannot have light, without dark or good without evil.
The idea of soul contracts and predetermined dates for our deaths is fascinating and does then lead to the philosophical question of do we really have free will?
I have never really thought about mass enlightenment but do see your point and understand your questioning.
Perhaps there are many truths based on our individual understanding of reality and alternate realities as you mentioned.
Great article raising within further points for further thought and debate.