John Wilkes Booth came to my mind when I read this paragraph. I wonder that he may have been immersed in the same mindsets. His lifespan was May 10, 1838 - April 26, 1865. That would make him about five years older than Scofield. It tripped me into thinking how endlessly destructive and horrific this type of mindset has manifested in many ways.

Scofield not speaking out about racism or, as you said, he could have begun racial reconciliation is what his legacy should be. We are told: "Love others as God loves us." "Love you neighbor as yourself." And he and others are silent while horrific acts are committed. The photo of Henry Smith is beyond horrific and unbearably agonizing to see. I know it has been all too common to falsely accuse just because they could. All white men having power and control over one man (over whoever they wanted) and no one stopped it.