https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/01/28/american_held_captive_in_afgha/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 23:24:32 -0400<![CDATA[UPDATE: The kidnapped woman is a God-fearing Baptist out of Texas with family ties in western Washington state. According to her father, George Mizell, Cyd graduated from the Fort Worth (Texas) Seminary in 1990 with a masters of divinity degree. She attended the Southwestern Baptist Church where they are now praying for her. A number of churches and church groups are also now praying for her.]]>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:15:43 -0500<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/01/28/american_held_captive_in_afgha-n103422