What is the central message of Phillis Wheatley’s poem "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

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Enslaved individuals can embrace Christianity sincerely.Enslaved people ought to oppose Christian teachings.Enslaved persons descend from Cain’s lineage.Christian believers have a duty to emancipate slaves.None of the above.

Explanation

The poem emphasizes that enslaved Africans have the potential to become devoted Christians, highlighting spiritual equality despite their circumstances. It does not advocate rebellion against religion, nor does it assert a cursed heritage or explicitly call for emancipation.