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It is likewise most lamentable to think, how in taking Negros out of Africa, and selling of them here, That which GOD has joined together men do boldly rend asunder [Matt. 19:6]; Men from their Country, Husbands from their Wives, Parents from their Children. How horrible is the Uncleanness, Mortality, if not Murder, that the Ships are guilty of that bring great Crouds of these miserable Men, and Women. Methinks, when we are bemoaning the barbarous Usage of our Friends and kinsfolk in Africa: it might not be unseasonable to enquire whether we are not culpable in forcing the Africans to become Slaves amongst our selves. And it may be a question whether all the Benefit received by Negro Slaves, will balance the . . . cash laid out upon them; and for the Redemption of our own enslaved Friends out of Africa. Besides all the Persons and Estates that have perished there.

How does Sewall appeal to Christians in this excerpt? Briefly explain your answer. (100 words)

Answer 1

In the excerpt above, written by Samuel Sewall, he appeals to Christians by quoting directly from the Bible. In the very first part of the paragraph, he quotes from Matthew 19:6 in order to draw in the attention of Christians and emphasize his point that all humans on Earth are equal to each other, and no one individual is superior to the another in the eyes of God. By making this direct quote to the Bible, Seqall effectively uses the Bible to convince Christians that all people, no matter their nationality, skin color, or gender, are equal.

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