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77:3.4 But the [[Nodites]] were still somewhat divided in sentiment as to the [[plans]] and [[purposes]] of this undertaking. Neither were their [[leaders]] altogether [[agreed]] concerning either construction [[plans]] or usage of the buildings after they should be completed. After four and one-half years of [[work]] a great [[dispute]] arose about the object and [[motive]] for the erection of the tower: The contentions became so bitter that all [[work]] stopped. The [[food]] carriers spread the news of the [[dissension]], and large numbers of the [[tribes]] began to forgather at the building site. Three [[differing]] views were propounded as to the [[purpose]] of building the tower:

77:3.4 But the [[Nodites]] were still somewhat divided in sentiment as to the [[plans]] and [[purposes]] of this undertaking. Neither were their [[leaders]] altogether [[agreed]] concerning either construction [[plans]] or usage of the buildings after they should be completed. After four and one-half years of [[work]] a great [[dispute]] arose about the object and [[motive]] for the erection of the tower: The contentions became so bitter that all [[work]] stopped. The [[food]] carriers spread the news of the [[dissension]], and large numbers of the [[tribes]] began to forgather at the building site. Three [[differing]] views were propounded as to the [[purpose]] of building the tower:

77:3.5 1. The largest [[group]], almost one half, [[desired]] to see the tower built as a [[memorial]] of [[Nodite]] [[history]] and racial superiority. They [[thought]] it ought to be a great and imposing [[structure]] which would [[challenge]] the [[admiration]] of all [[future]] [[generations]].

77:3.5 1. The largest [[group]], almost one half, [[desired]] to see the tower built as a [[memorial]] of [[Nodite]] [[history]] and racial superiority. They [[thought]] it ought to be a great and imposing [[structure]] which would [[challenge]] the [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admiration admiration] of all [[future]] [[generations]].

77:3.6 2. The next largest faction wanted the tower designed to commemorate the [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilmun Dilmun] [[culture]]. They foresaw that Bablot would become a great [[center]] of [[commerce]], [[art]], and [[manufacture]].

77:3.6 2. The next largest faction wanted the tower designed to commemorate the [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilmun Dilmun] [[culture]]. They foresaw that Bablot would become a great [[center]] of [[commerce]], [[art]], and [[manufacture]].

77:3.8 The [[religious]] [[group]] were promptly [[voted]] down. The [[majority]] rejected the [[teaching]] that their [[ancestors]] had been [[guilty]] of [[rebellion]]; they resented such a racial [[stigma]]. Having disposed of one of the [[three]] [[angles]] to the dispute and failing to settle the other two by [[debate]], they fell to fighting. The religionists, the noncombatants, fled to their [[homes]] in the south, while their fellows fought until well-nigh [[obliterated]].

77:3.8 The [[religious]] [[group]] were promptly [[voted]] down. The [[majority]] rejected the [[teaching]] that their [[ancestors]] had been [[guilty]] of [[rebellion]]; they resented such a racial [[stigma]]. Having disposed of one of the [[three]] [[angles]] to the dispute and failing to settle the other two by [[debate]], they fell to fighting. The religionists, the noncombatants, fled to their [[homes]] in the south, while their fellows fought until well-nigh [[obliterated]].

77:3.9 About twelve thousand years ago a second attempt to erect the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel tower of Babel] was made. The mixed [[races]] of the Andites ([http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_73#73:1._THE_NODITES_AND_THE_AMADONITES Nodites and Adamites]) undertook to raise a new [[temple]] on the [[ruins]] of the first [[structure]], but there was not sufficient [[support]] for the [[enterprise]]; it fell of its own pretentious weight. This region was long known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel land of Babel].

77:3.9 About twelve thousand years ago a second attempt to erect the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel tower of Babel] was made. The mixed [[races]] of the Andites ([http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_73#73:1._THE_NODITES_AND_THE_AMADONITES Nodites and Adamites]) undertook to raise a new [[temple]] on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruins ruins] of the first [[structure]], but there was not sufficient [[support]] for the [[enterprise]]; it fell of its own pretentious weight. This region was long known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel land of Babel].

==77:4. NODITE CENTERS OF CIVILIZATION==

==77:4. NODITE CENTERS OF CIVILIZATION==