Creates irony in their practice by assuming that Jesus Christ had a darker complexion. He argues that men cannot label themselves Christians and continue to dehumanize Native Americans; which ultimately contradicts Christian ethics. This sermon pushes the reader to sympathize with the Native Americans and acts as a sort of “message” to the white men. It highlights the hypocrisy of the Christian faith during the 1830s. Apess successfully supports his claims by adding references to the Bible and his vast religious knowledge. In conclusion, Apess presents coherent arguments that expose the hypocrisy of Christianity among white people