Those accused saw their lives, reputations & lively hoods destroyed. My heart goes out to all the Jonathan Allens of the world, 'cause I know what could have happened, yet didn't. And I know that is not how you view your son. Elo All, I have NO idea what my answer is going to come up as but I am Elna from South Africa. Jonathan Allens jersey number is 93 for the Washington Football team. I am struck by the cruel irony of being a surviving parent who would give the remaining years of his life for just one more day with his son while other parents choose to discard their children like they are trash. Oh well, I guess thats enough preaching, what do I know? Hi Luis, I am publishing your comment even though you have said some things with which I vehemently disagree (and a few things with which I agree). He was kicked out of his house at 18 years old for being gay but came to the show on season eight to show his parents what they were missing out on. What I see infront of me and listen to him sing, makes me realize he has become a stronger person and will learn from the lessons and mistakes he has made. "Jonathan's version of this was he was told to play every play as if it's the last play of the Super Bowl and everybody is depending on him to make the game-winning stop at the goal line," Richard said. Starting as a drummer, because he thought it would annoy his parents the most, he began picking up everything else that interested him. your responses are great and you are an inspiration. Overall, I wish that I possessed better parenting skills. I guess that everyone should make a step in the right direction. I pray that Jonathan's parents hearts soften and they are able to accept the full package Jonathan has become. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. says about his parents kicking him out because of his sexuality, then they are most likely insecure, or angry for whatever odious reason. How does one survive this planet who followers who create a hell on earth for anyone that IS.I once heard someone say spare me the wrath of your God? Soo i understand his mindset! "Every one kind of stops there if they haven't seen it before and know Jon went here," said Ben West, Allen's high school basketball coach. [10] He was ranked as the top defensive tackle by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Focus, and NFLDraftScout.com. I have heard the banter back and forth from those who troll this blog by using the anon moniker.I have a connection with Jonathan's story. Allen was very close to committing to the Gators, who his dad liked. Michigan State QB Payton Thorne enters portal, Deion 'ashamed' of NFL teams for lack of HBCU picks, Wave of Colorado players hit transfer portal, 2023 NFL Draft: SEC leads for 17th straight year, Vaughn aims to be latest breakthrough 'undersized' RB, Eagles spark Georgia reunion in NFL Draft. In therapeutic settings, it's called an intervention, although what you just describe is a couple of steps behind a standard intervention. I just stumbled across your blog when I was researching a bit about Jonathan. And the more I learn about them the more concerned I get. To paint all of society with intolerance is unfair. I could not agree more with John when he said, Ending my estrangement with one of my brothers, Ending my estrangement with one of my brothers - Part 2, Ending my estrangement with one of my brothers - A complete fail, Pope Francis is definitely no Pope Benedict, Why New York's vote for marriage equality matters to parents everywhere, A letter to one of Arizona's top homophobes, Lifting the burden of a secret, one person at a time, My Mother Flutters and the Strife of the Life of Rejected Jonathan - by Adonis Ramirez Parra, The Weekend I Stopped Lying to Myself - by Jarred Harris. When Jonathan Allen was born about 1760, in Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, his father, Jonathan Allen, was 19 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 19. 2 talking about this. Everything you've got to do is hard. Asked in a Twitter Q&A Wednesday to name three people he'd like to have dinner with, Allen said his grandfather, Hitler and Michael Jackson. This season, Allen showed even more diversity by being able to play inside and outside while holding the point of attack and rushing the passer. On a mid-December afternoon inside the halls of Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia, two students approached a photo hanging on a wall near the gym. Pathetic, simply pathetic. I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. The "wow" plays Allen displayed in high school showed up in a big way during 2016, especially his "Superman" sack against Texas A&M. One of my sons is gay and I can say unequivocally that he is the greatest gift my husband and I could ever have received. As it is, the church is turning away some of the most wonderful human beings. I know that there are many parents who would/do kick their children out, yet far many more who do not. Maybe Louis was being sincere, but I will not tolerate the conflation of pedophilia with homosexuality. Obviously, this wasn't my choice, but due to their belief system, they couldn't have me around. I highly doubt God came down and spoke exclusively with King James. Lori, my heart broke reading your comment. [24][25], On July 27, 2021, Allen signed a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. Learn more to find out the 10 Biggest NFL Busts of the Last 10 Years >>. When a woman and a man decide to have sex, they may create something, a responsibility, a Jonathan Allen. As a parent that spoke too hastily and now have daughters that won't have contact with meI can't find the words to express my regrets. Allen's father said Alabama was "pretty much a done deal" after Allen met Crimson Tide strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran, whose energy, vibe and talk of improving appealed to Allen before he even met Saban or defensive coordinator Kirby Smart on his official visit. Thank you Elna. It is the first time Jonathan Allen has been selected to NFLs annual All-star game. He can singCan anyone see the problem here?Being Gay should not define you - no more than being hetero should. When something happens on the field, you never let it carry into the locker room. They just accumulated the clichs about themselves, from the surabundance of gay reference, to the over-effeminate behaviour (I have nothing against that, everybody is the way he is, but honestly, some are deliberately forcing ! And that means I love unconditionally. It is child abuse, especially if one of those children turns out to be gay, which was not the case with my siblings or me, but it still ended up being hell. Jonathan Allen Bio, Age, Parents, Wife, Kids, NBC News, Books, Weight Throughout his remarkable life he was a tremendous blessing to us, I draw great comfort in the fact that my last conversation with him via phone was, as usual, loving, happy, and full of laughter and endearment. ESPN reported Allen called the Huskies "sorry" at halftime, a statement he denied making. No matter who the first two anons were, they were stating facts and that is no reason to attack them and call them a liar seeing as you are clueless as far as this topic goes. He said "I'm not gay", the other one insisted, he tried to kiss him ! Many of us view these people as the beautiful creations they are. I can only imagine what Jonathan went through. Maybe the fact that his PARENTS drove him to Atlanta a few years ago to try out for AGT (where he didn't make it that time) compelled him to bump it up a notch and fabricate a story for points. The straight should stop to pay attention to other people orientation. Allen then switched over to defensive tackle after playing the defensive end position for the first three seasons of his career. Cause his life will never be the same again especially after being recognized on national television of a talent and operatic voice that many of us can only dream of having. Yes I'm that wicked step mom BUT the older kids didn't want to live with their mom and I'd been with them from 9mths,2 &7 asked to live with their dad and I (at the ages of 6,7 &11). Hecurrently lives in Anniston, Alabama. I don't believe a God of love will "condemn" a person for the way he feels when he or she CANNOT help feeling that way, what he does condemn is our conduct, straight or gay. Cuz most of them you see in videos are just a front. Thompson said his relationship with Allen wasn't always the smoothest because he coached him hard. At 6 feet 3 inches and 300 pounds, Washington defensive tackle Jonathan Allen can often say what he wants without pushback. His L.A. debut at Rockwell Table and Stage on Wednesday, Dec. 18, will include many genres of music, including classical, pop and holiday favorites. Parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally, even when they make mistakes, and as a parent yourself Luis, you know kids mess up. We as Christians are taught that God is Love, that he loves all things, never stops loving us, and loves everyone even with our faults. What good does it do for Allen to remember how he lived hotel to hotel and in foster care for 10 months as a young child? "I asked him once why he was even doing this. I spent the rest of my life coming to terms with the damage done by religious zealots and the parents that follow. The word "Christian" should not be synonymous with "bigoted" or "narrow-minded." Everything we know about Josh Allen's parents - TheNetline However, the two were separated by three teammates with the help of coach Sam Mills Jr. After everything settled down, both players finished the game and ensured it was nothing but a brotherly disagreement. And thankfully, more and more parents are finding out they have a gay child and are quite comfortable with it. Too many of his friends have family who tossed them out and disowned them for being gay, so it's not too hard to believe Jonathan's story in the absence of evidence to the contrary. His stock began to decline after teams became concerned when he was diagnosed with arthritis in one of his shoulders and had surgery on both, two weeks before the combine. Jonathan Allen (1780-1836) FamilySearch She loves my man, she considers him as her own son, homosexuality is not a problem. All Rights Reserved. 'He is the one person that always responds to our requests': For You need only call. Who are Jonathan Allen's Parents? Beautifully stated. What happened between them? 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God says. loves those as you would love yourself. I think we all know there is almost always two sides to a story. where they forgive each other mistakes, and move on as a family. The book has quickly become required reading inside and outside the Beltway. Jonathan Allen - Pro-Football-Reference.com He was thrown out because he was gay and no other reason in my experiences. "It wasn't pretty and we didn't push it too hard," Thompson said. Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama, and lived in Seattle, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Maryland before settling down in Ashburn, Virginia, where he attended Stone Bridge High School. But West also remembers how Allen reacted after Stone Bridge lost a game on a controversial finish and one of his teammates angrily tried to hunt down the referee. (Smartphones are not always smart!). Can you believe even the new Pope has said who am I to judge? i read every comment and i have to say i believe him. But Bird believed he succeeded because his father made him take 100 shots on a different spot of the court every day before coming home. With that said Jonathan is extremely talanted. ), not forgetting the promiscuous sex life. Ah yes, the shadowy anonymous who has all kind of secret knowledge about a situation, yet will not provide credentials. The family doesn't know where she is. God Bless You. That should have read "Topekas.". In fact she went through a terrible relationship while in S Carolina and we spoke several times a day. They are most likely directing their insecurities towards him in a twisted way, because that is probably all they know how to do. Washington coach Ron Rivera stated that it all stemmed from the frustration of the three-game losing streak and more. Come on, it is not, you all know that. Jonathan Allen Profiles | Facebook What matters is a military father, Richard Allen, who let the boys play football only if they got straight A's and pushed Jonathan hard to have the discipline and work ethic that makes him one of Nick Saban's favorite players ever. If it is true what J.A. As long as I had my brother, everything was good.". They lived in a foster building with about 30 children. Jonathan Allen | Los Angeles CA - Facebook He married Keziah Hammond on 12 March 1782, in Kittery, York, Maine, United States. The boy with such a voice was sent by God and that's all what matters. California parents charged with abusing 10 children 01:56. Who cares if he fabricated the story or not! and the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation to meet with 15 students who have lost parents who served in the military. But I have seen Jonathan's story repeated more times than I can count, which is why I find him believable. Hope they find the help they (apparently) "need.". It's been a few months since I've been kicked out and I can honestly say, that I spend the majority of my time crying. I've seen the video of Jonathan on AGT on YouTube and in the comment section, the story said by Anonymous #1 here is said in the comment section. Sadly like Mark, your stories are all too common. No supportive parent deserve to be maligned in this way if the story is totally bogus, but my guess is Jonathan's story is complex and not as black and white as I may have interpreted it or you are trying to paint it. As expected, the fight took a nasty turn and soon caught the attention of many. "No idea where she lives. As long as I have an older brother, it really didn't matter, to be honest. If it is researched you will find quite a few just might be dealing with gay tendencies and living in families that were like ours. It's not for us to judge someone. I am a mom with a son about Jonathan's age who is gay. He might be a spoiled prick of a son instead of what he claims to be.If he was disowned then he surely did something with himself despite that, but if he wasn't, he deserves to be judged for what he is, not a homosexual, but a disgraceful son.His parents don't have a voice in this story just yet, Seething Mom. Its time for a cold refreshing beer for me, so I may dull out the pain of all this nonsense, because nothing here is news to me, I know how we are us humans, different from each other yet the same. no matter what he did in the past, stealing or whatever? They need to be defended from the people who would curb their freedom.As form Paedophiles: i beleive they did not chose their form, and though they must be prevented from making victims, cannot be seen as deviants anymore than shoe fetishists or whatever.How we do this is via democratic decision, and a different subject. Richard said when he finally got custody of Jonathan at age 9, "he had a lot of anger issues." You you don't see anyone trying trying to find out how much money, assets or "bling" rappers actually have. "Come to Bed, Red!" was designed from the outset as an ebook and is not just a digital version of an . Being gay is NOt a mental disorder, it is NOT a hormonal disorder, it is NO DISORDER at all. Their 'Trash' has turned out to be our treasure we win, they lose. "After that point, I'm like, 'I'll never use him as an example again.' !!! He is my son, and I love him and am proud of him and will stand by his side proudly. This is not the place for you.Love you Lori, thank you for coming by and commenting. This is not God's way. But by then Media had their ratings & circulation increases. Religion does affect people's viewpoints and prejudices.My adopted son once stole money from me and tried to blame the handyman. I can be reached at joel@nciti.org. "My brother was my protector, so I try to be the brother to my little siblings that he was to me. "There he is," one of the students said, pointing to a framed picture of Allen that recognizes his high school accomplishments. Now going on live television and saying these things is fine by me. One may say that they could never do this to a relative but the sad an unfortunate truth is that you do not know until the situation touches you.My parents(since passed)were evangelical Christians. He got his start in journalism as a copy editor and fill-in reporter with the Prince William Journal in Manassas, Va. Hard to believe this guy was able to get that level of training on his own. Allen's intensity was also evident in high school basketball while he averaged 11 points and eight rebound per game. Jonathan Allen - Football - University of Alabama Athletics Its a talent competion, not an autobiography. If only the previous Popes had his vision!! Ridiculously, Allen set the school sack record with 22 as a sophomore in his first year at defensive end. Thompson compared it to the time in high school Allen leaped over three personal protectors to block a punt. The star defense, Jonathan Allen, has an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million. I had no idea when I wrote this post that it was going to be such a lightening rod for controversy. And why are they not telling their side of the story? Please don't be so hard on yourself.thanks for writing. It touched me too. Home - Jonathan Allen Isn't it good that, as God's adopted children, he hasn't inflicted the same judgment upon you that you inflicted upon your son? His mind was made up. And honestly, I would think Jonathan's story would have been checked out before his appearance on the show. "You never know when it's going to be your last play. Why would Jonathan get on national tv and lie? The Lawrenceburgs and Tope as (as in Westboro Baptist Church) of the world have soured me to "the church," or at the VERY least, have only succeeded in making me even more distrustful and even more jaded towards other Christians. He married Permelia Andrews about 1820, in Matinicus Island, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox, Maine, United States. Sep 2017 - Present5 years 8 months. I'm sorry, but if ANYONE would try to kiss me if I don't want to, I don't care if it's a girl or a boy, I would push him/her too And don't tell me that it's so rare, how many times will you see gays being VERY (too much) insisting about a guy ? And they came out as gay as teenagers and young adults. Jonathan Allen: Brawl, Contract, Wife & Net Worth - Players Bio I hope Jonathan can reconnect with his family too Michelle. I don't know. I believe in God, but people need to realize that MAN interpreted the Bible. Safe to say the parents don't have many supporters for their actions! They are perfectjust as God made them. I post a lot in a forum where it's mostly heterosexuals and I can't you tell how ugly people can be about homosexuality and it's more than clear they have no idea what they are talking about, yet they all seem to have the same miss information and are most often social conservative evangelical christians.I spent much of my adult life insulated from any in your face contact with haters, mostly because I am the type person that won't take any nonsense off of people, and maybe it's because I had enough nonsense from my family for enough years. That's the kind of damages that gay community did to itself. And it is here that I think you are very wrong. His father is a 22-year retired Army Sergeant First Class and his brother served in the Army for seven years. Not sure when I look at how we all behave, being his fruit and all? Richard said he focused on educating his children because he knows the statistics. You bring up some very valid points and have given me good reason to stop and think. And gay who are "clichs" are just a LARGE minority. I used to live in Nashville, TN, and being that the South is also known as the "Bible Belt", it is extremely frowned upon to be anything other than a regular Sunday Church Goer. Moreover, ESPN ranked him as the second-best defensive lineman, just behind Myles Garrett. Alabama's Jonathan Allen rarely talks about looking back, even though the past shaped who he is today. The first scholarship offer for Allen came from Boston College. Other offers slowly started to come in. "It was what it was," he said. All the families have problems.God allowed them to find a common path. "It pisses me off. His Mother Was Born in St. Kitts in the Caribbean. I would take issue with your use of the word "stupid" though. Competition became a place for Jonathan to channel his anger, whether in video games (he loved playing with the then-St. Louis Rams in "Madden NFL" battles) or foot races with his brother. If y'all want to know more ask I have information!! We should have won that game.". Jonathan Allen signed a four-year contract with the Washington Football Team. He has an amazing voice; his parents gave it to him. He didn't bash his parents he said he loved them very much and just wanted them to accept him. I just try to control what I can control.". You were in awe of the intensity.". So I didn't experience the ugly stuff I see that goes on in some circles and on the internet.People are standing up to it but not enough. dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. Before settling in Virginia, he also lived in other cities such as Seattle and North Carolina. Jonathan Allen with his father, stepmother and two younger siblings. I promise you, there are circumstances, and if not, it could cost u or your other children their lives. I wish you nothing but success and stardom !!!!!! Richard said a couple NFL general managers advised that Allen would take a big risk by returning for potentially little gain. Attended church and were religiously active.At the age of 13 my mother found out I was gay. He underwent surgery for both his shoulders. I once asked her if she believed that AIDS was God's punishment for homosexuals, her answer - "absolutely". I just think a parent should be fully aware that opting to disown a child can have permanent results. Good players want to play so that's understandable.". I am glad you came by Timothy, we welcome all opinions, but it is nice when they are a little less angry and a little more thought provoking. An incredibly small number of football players ever play in college, much less the NFL. My son has never been in trouble with the law, but if he was I would try to help him. They brought all of their children up in the Christian Faith. I watched this is agt and i cried, it was so emotional then i did a bit of research and stumbled across this blog. The other boy is also straight but was arrested for oxycontin abuse and theft. He had transferred from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, and his father said he had no idea they were moving into a school district with a football power. I don't feel different, because I am NOT different. Jonathan Allen Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Does Daniil Medvedev Have A Brother? I did not break off contact because of their sexual orientation. Most of the people don't care at all if you are gay or not. Cuz I work on them. God condemns fornication, not sexual feelings. I could not agree with what you've said more.My 4 brothers and I grew up with a fundamentalist father. Hi Seething mom,I believe that your reaction to Luiz is unfair but I understand your gist. Maybe This young man Jonathan did wrong things, maybe he has a loving, supporting parents. Shame on the so-called churches that continue to do horrible damage to families by condemning, demeaning, and spreading hatred towards their gay children in the name of God. I am merely telling you that both sides are correct to a certain extent, and he has created a false image of himself to win over the crowd. I was brought up Christian but the type that went to church and didn't live it outside of church. Similar to many young couples, the two first met in the University, in their case, the University of Alabama. Well it is that hard to believe that conservative parents do that in America today? Read our article on Kendrick Bourne Bio: Football, Career, NFL, Family & Net Worth >>. It's not a disease but it is a disorder. but that doesn't mean we should sit back and let it be. The fact that you and others call total strangers the "worst parents in the world" when you have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE about them or if Jonathan was telling the truth shows that you and those like you are no better than the things you call Jonathan's parents. Today she is 24 and thanks me for expecting so much from her and resents her actions. The in-state Hokies previously signed productive players from Stone Bridge, which is one of the top teams in Virginia and has a 175-30 record since 2002. As for finding peace. [18] Allen recorded his first career sack in a Week 3 game against the Oakland Raiders. What they do or say is between them and God NOT US! Are you willing to identify yourself and explain how you have this knowledge about Allen's life that you claim to have?Or will you remain in the shadows where you can claim secret knowledge without having to attach your name or your reputation to those claims? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. If not God has certainly blessed Jonathan with millions of supporters around the world that has brought him great healing. So it wasn't hard for me to believe that Jonathan's story was true. I went too far the other way, hoping to avoid being my overly strict parents.My concern, is seeing parents write, that kids should never be turned out. Never mind that Allen had never lined up in a three-point stance in his life. So i never plan to.tell them becuase they would probably do the exact same as this guys parents did!!!
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