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Could get away without being seen. one church was nearly consumed by flames. while the seven churchers targeted vary in denomination, six search predominantly black congregations. investigators have not determined whether race is a motive, but the atf said this fire setting activity is meant to send a message. they let neighbors know about the $9,000 reward and the fire chief called on the community for help. >> it's becoming fairly apparent that somebody is trying to send a message. we don't know what the message is yet. i like to send a message back right now. you know, the churches have alw...

Predominantly black neighborhoods. a spokesman for the atf spoke out about these incidents saying, we believe this fire-setting activity is meant to send a message and may be a result of stress experienced in the subject's life. we will discuss this with matth matthew horace and robert burton. you heard that the atf said these fires were meant to send a message. help us understand what the conversations are in your conversations and communities about what message that might be. >> the conversations in our church and our faith community is just praying for the perpetrator that is obviously dist...

The front doors were charred in again what appears to be an argon attack. the siden was completely melted. new life missionary this fire-setting activity is meant it is not yet clear what the motive is here, but joining us now is the pastor of the new life missionary baptist church in massachusetts. it's a real honor to have you with us tonight. >> thank you for having me, rachel. when you got the call that the church had been damaged by fire, what went through your mind? what did you find in terms of the extent of damage when you got there? >> it was a really disappointing site when i got on ...