He did something subtle, but very effective in accomplishing what he intended. God changed the languages that they spoke; instead of all people speaking one unified language, they now spoke many different ones. God knew, importantly, that if all humankind could communicate easily, any project they attempted would be achieved easily, simply by dint of how much teamwork and collaboration would exist. And God most certainly did not want this. He did not want them to achieve His level. It is clear in the Old Testament that God is supreme; he does not look kindly upon those who try to become like him. God has complete control over people; people are free to do what they choose, to a degree, but he has the right to punish or reward people for whatever reason he chooses. Consider the story of Cain and Abel. It is the story of two brothers, Cain, a farmer, and Abel, a shepherd. They are the offspring of Adam and Eve. Cain and Abel give their offerings to God, and God accepts Abel’s, but rejects
He did something subtle, but very effective in accomplishing what he intended. God changed the languages that they spoke; instead of all people speaking one unified language, they now spoke many different ones. God knew, importantly, that if all humankind could communicate easily, any project they attempted would be achieved easily, simply by dint of how much teamwork and collaboration would exist. And God most certainly did not want this. He did not want them to achieve His level. It is clear in the Old Testament that God is supreme; he does not look kindly upon those who try to become like him. God has complete control over people; people are free to do what they choose, to a degree, but he has the right to punish or reward people for whatever reason he chooses. Consider the story of Cain and Abel. It is the story of two brothers, Cain, a farmer, and Abel, a shepherd. They are the offspring of Adam and Eve. Cain and Abel give their offerings to God, and God accepts Abel’s, but rejects