https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/05/22/the-fatherless-sons-of-jihad-bigger-than-the-bronx-four/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-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:52:26 -0400<![CDATA[They were mainly raised without fathers, fathered children themselves out of wedlock and with whom they did not—could not—live, used or sold crack and cocaine, spent years in jail where they ultimately converted to Islam. All four were of African descent: three were born in America, one was born in Haiti. One man is on psychiatric medication either for schizophrenia or for bipolar disorder. Contrary to yesterday’s initial media coverage, no one’s parents ever lived in Afghanistan and no one had family ties to Arabs. See Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, and Here.]]>Fri, 22 May 2009 10:00:12 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/05/22/the-fatherless-sons-of-jihad-bigger-than-the-bronx-four-n104125