It had to begin somewhere—maturity, the stage after the midlife crisis, peace. It had to begin somewhere. - Robert J. Sawyer

The fundamental of war has always been dehumanizing the enemy, seeing him as a soulless animal.

“But you get along with humans now, which is something my people are having trouble managing. How do you do it?”
Longbottle barked, “Accept their weaknesses, welcome their strengths.”
Jag was silent.

I believe the creator may have a specific reason for wanting a universe that has life in it, and, indeed, as you say, for wanting multiple sentiences to emerge simultaneously. But it seems clear beyond dispute that the creator takes no interest in specific individuals.