1. The people were one, and they had one language. (Genesis 11:6)
2. The Tower of Babel was built to reach heaven and exalt the name of the people above God. (Genesis 11:4)
3. The reason given for building the Tower of Babel was survival. (Genesis 11:4)
Well, one thing the EU can't decide on is one language. They have 5 or 6 official languages and employ armies of translators.
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