1816 (The Haytians as the Elect of God): A powerful theological argument is presented, claiming that the Haytians are the “elect” chosen by God from among th…

1816 (The Haytians as the Elect of God): A powerful theological argument is presented, claiming that the Haytians are the “elect” chosen by God from among their brethren who still groan in slavery. Their mission is to manifest to the world, through “living examples,” that Black people are equal to Whites as the “work of his hands and Almighty Power.” The text asserts that the progress of Hayti is a duty to the “human race generally,” as their success or failure will directly influence the opinions Europeans form regarding the capacity of all Africans. This positioning turns the survival of the Haytian state into a cosmic responsibility for the vindication of the entire Black race.