Sometimes, people just don't "fit in," yet - as I now see it - some people are MADE to "not fit in," by agendas, or just plain ignorance and fear (truth be told). On the advancement of LGBT equality in America, Jonathan added: We kind of live in a country where the advancement of LGBT equality has evolved over time. 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. What if Allen is in on the last play Monday? I'm in no way saying I was the perfect child. When Jonathan Allen was born about 1780, his father, Jonathan Allen, was 21 and his mother, Margaret Fitzgerald, was 31. He isn't gay, but if he was, I would welcome his partner as I would a daughter in law. I have 3 children myself and I can guarantee you this Luis, I would never ever throw any of them out, no matter what their sexual orientation is. I realize I am responsible, as the parent, for the fact that they are very disrespectful, but in my defense, I did not know any better. maybe they should ask the Pope. look him straight in the eye and say this, or are you to much of a coward?Thanks: John. You never replace your mom, even though my stepmom, I love her to death. 12:14 pm ET. His father, Richard Allen Jr., a nuclear biological chemical specialist in the Army,. 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 ? Probably so. The agreement was of a whopping $72 million. Everyone likes to root for the underdog and Jonathan gives us that opportunity.If Jonathan wins and his parents show up at and make peace with their son, I have to agree, this could prove to be a ratings bonanza for the AGT show. Golfer Harry Hall Wife- Relationship Who Is Akili Roberson? i am a mother of an 8 yr old boy and God only knows his future. He played college football at Alabama, where he won several defensive player of the year awards during his 2016 season in addition to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. One of the biggest positives: Given the talent Alabama recruits, Allen would know immediately if he could cut it in football, and if not, he could focus more on an undergrad and master's degree. ", Kathleen Thompson, Allen's English teacher his senior year, said he became a personal protector for her in class. Obviously, this wasn't my choice, but due to their belief system, they couldn't have me around. You are all in my prayers. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. Allen shifted to Pittsburgh when he was less than a year old. He still holds Stone Bridge's record for rebounds in a game (28). The player who hates losing more than he loves winning barely celebrated Alabama's semifinal win over Washington last week, joining his teammates on the Peach Bowl championship podium later than almost everyone else. His monthly salary ranges anywhere from $80,000 to $85,000. And if that happens, I will be the first one to beg forgiveness. At no point in my life did I make the decision to be straight. we adopted my friend and raised him like a son, brother and friend.i guess my point is that the world we live in is heartless. If this ends up creating problems for you, please let me know and I will take the private info out.And lastly, you are a wonderful dad, your son was so blessed to have you, and I can imagine that seeing this amazing and talented young man, Jonathan, tell his story must have been especially painful for you. And it is here that I think you are very wrong. I don't understand the concept of "gay culture". Well Anonymous #2, I stand by my response to Anon#1. Jonathan Allen awarded with Lombardi Award(Courtesy: Chat Sports). The boys' father said the courts removed the children from their mother's custody in 2004 and required her to receive a psychological evaluation before speaking to them again. I have lost five (5) dear friends to AIDS virus and now people should realize it was NEVER a gay disease. "Too straight for the gays and too gay for the straights"? To them I say, regardless of your son's past mistakes (if any), and his sexual preference, you chose him when you adopted him. I cannot thank you enough for coming by and taking the time to comment. I was raised Christian, and I am still a practicing Christian today. 'Buzz' Allen. Friends? Allen is the son of Ira, the name of his mother is unknown. All I can say is this, I work with an organization called PFLAG as a support group facilitator and I have seen so many sad stories come walking through the doors. I did not, for even an instant, consider tossing him out so I have a problem believing that was the reason, even if Jonathan did do it. (I realize orientation is not a choice, per se, but I am stating it this way for the sake of argument) My concern is that they are happy and pleased with their choices. It is the issue, not his shenanigans. Even if we could change him, we would not. 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. Like numerous footballers in the United States, Allen too played the game during his college life at Alabama. He wanted to play more. This comment has been removed by the author. One day they will. Its a talent competion, not an autobiography. He is gay and thats not a hidden fact. And I am still not seeing any reason to NOT believe Jonathan, so I until I do see proof, I have nothing more to say on the subject. The videos that have gone viral now show the two of them talking at first. The straight should stop to pay attention to other people orientation. 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. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. I have two children and could no imagine kicking my child out of my home for being gay, no more than I would kick him out for telling a lie, or cheating on his partner. "I just want to know what happened to her.". Jonathan Allen(Source: Wikimedia Commons). And you are not the only one who has expressed doubts about Jonathan's story. Jonathan Allen andRams star Aaron Donald are the two starting defensive tackles for the NFL in the 2022 Pro Bowl. 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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. Thank you for taking the time to write such an eloquent and well thought out comment. Parents Ina Rogers, Jonathan Allen charged after 10 children "rescued I will remain anonymous aswell to avoid drama. I get a lot of heat from trolls who come to this blog and take issue with my anger and disgust towards most organized religion. I hope Jonathan can reconnect with his family too Michelle. Yes, I probably was unfair when responding to Luis from Portugal. To this I can only say thank goodness that I was raised in a liberal state. I hope I don't get crucified here. I then asked her why then do babies get AIDS. I am completely repulsed that parents would do such a thing, I don't care what your child did. I repeat what I have said earlier, if it turns out that Jonathan has not been honest and his parents have been unfairly maligned, I will repost on the front page and include a huge apology to Jonathan's parents.And to those getting the vapors because I was so angry when I originally posted, please take a minute to familiarize yourself with my blog. What is the point in asking for "the right for indifference", if it's to run to a gay bar, where there will be only gays, talking about gay things, all the time ?I'm gay, and never think in terms of being gay or being straight. [24][25], On July 27, 2021, Allen signed a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. But expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler went too far. 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. But there's nothing like your mom, you know?". NFL analysts and experts predicted that Allen, even with a diagnosis of arthritis, would be a first-round pick. Hi, I'm Luis from Portugal.I'm straight and have 4 kids.For me being gay is not a problem, I work with both straight and gay people and some of each are very nice people and some of each are terrible "people", no matter they are gay or straight.One of my kids is a gifted boy and his life hasn't been easy many times because he's different.To be gay, to be gifted, to be black, to be short, when you are different from the rest of the people you live with, family, society, school, job, you are always mistreated because of your difference.But in this particular case I have a question for all of you:Would your attitude be different if he, instead of saying he was kicked out because he's gay, said he has been kicked out because he stole money from his parents and he stole his father's truck?Sometimes people can be very cynical.To be gay is acceptable for today's societies because it is politically correct to say and act like that.Would people say the same if someone said he was a pedophile? Either he speaks truth or, as a previous poster postulates, it's a set-up for the big happy family reconciliation.But I too have seen this story too many times. Jonathan Allen weighs 300 lbs (136 kg). So I do have an almost immediate, negative reaction whenever someone uses the words "pedophile" and "deviant" in the same sentence as the word "gay". I agree with you, although that would be clearly dealing with the person's addiction/mental instability, and generally has NOTHING to do in dealing with the person's sexuality. Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Allen and others you may know. Parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally, even when they make mistakes, and as a parent yourself Luis, you know kids mess up. They are perfectjust as God made them. Hi Bradley, Thank you for taking the time to comment. I pray that Jonathan's parents hearts soften and they are able to accept the full package Jonathan has become. He's one win away from a second straight national championship. Cuz most of them you see in videos are just a front. I really hope we can become a country where equality is what we're known for, and I really think we can become that. "This statement is where you go off the rails Luis and completely give yourself away. It's not a disease but it is a disorder.So please don't act like "the poor gay has been mistreated". Before we get technically and picky, I would like to remain anonymous for various reasons.This summer I turned 18, and due to my parents' religious beliefs, they couldn't accept the fact that I was gay. I wish you nothing but success and stardom !!!!!! According to reports, Allen, in 2021, earned a base salary of $1,142,235, a signing bonus of $30,000,000, a cap hit of $7,142,235, and a dead cap value of . Your story has some parallels with my son's story. Jonathan Allen - amazon.com "Jon grabbed the kid, pulled him aside and said, 'Shut up, get in line and shake the other team's hand,'" West said. 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). 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. 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. You stick by your children no matter what, or don't raise them. I have a dog.He is a very small dog.But when I take him for walk and he is on his leash and see's another dog he barks, growls and tried to get at it to apparently tear it's throat out.He is afraid.Afraid of the unknown and unfamiliar.I carefully introduce him to the new dog. Whether this god exists or not. Anonymous saying maybe his story isn't true. What if everyone depends on him to make the goal-line stop and that one play is how he'll be remembered? So forgive my skepticism since you provided no links to back up your claims. It's not like he can go in television and admit the things he himself has done. I won't stop seething until more gay kids can say they have loving and accepting parents.Love Seething Mom, I must add my thoughts to this ongoing blog. I am not excusing the parents, yet -AS I HAVE LEARNED OVER MY NOW-NEARLY 60 YEARS ON THIS PLANET - the facts (and the realities of some of us) may very well lay somewhere between the two viewpoints. If it is true what J.A. That's who I am, I'm defining myself through what I achieve, not through a community. My named is Lori I am 49 years old and have had no family contact since my family discovered I was a lesbian 30 years ago. Cuz I work on them. They lived in a foster building with about 30 children. James Harden Brother- Age Gap And Family Tree, Beau Hossler Weight Loss Journey: Transformation Before And After, 10 Biggest NFL Busts of the Last 10 Years >>, Top 12 Beautiful Wives of the NFL Players >>, Kendrick Bourne Bio: Football, Career, NFL, Family & Net Worth >>, Jalen Hurts: Early Life, Girlfriend & Controversy, All About Nelson Agholor Girlfriend: Viviana Volpicelli. ), not forgetting the promiscuous sex life. Every single night you will cry and regret leaving your in rebel gifted son. Appalling they can't accept the child 'they created"! If only the previous Popes had his vision!! Why would Jonathan get on national tv and lie? Richard III said they lost touch with their father for a period of time. I praised my daughter often for the courage she had to not just address middle school and high school drama as a straight person but as bi with not giving one rats ass what anyone thought! I highly doubt God came down and spoke exclusively with King James. "We're waiting on the bus because Jonathan's signing autographs for fans of the other team," West said. He was thrown out because he was gay and no other reason in my experiences. And for everyone who.struggles with being gay my phrase is " i am who i am and if.you dont like.it thats your problem " And we need more people.like him to.stand up.and say that i am proud of who i am! All Rights Reserved. I believe in the context in which you used it, a more appropriate word would be "ignorant". Sign your name, provide some links to back up your claims, and check your anger at the door. So it wasn't hard for me to believe that Jonathan's story was true. Not me, I'd stand up to them even if I were not gay myself. There have been some comments and emails alluding to the fact that Jonathan did some things that angered his parents and that is why he was thrown out. I'm 37, I'm gay, and I NEVER had to face homophobia. Bravo Jonathon and may your career take you to stardom and beyond! You have found a kindred spirit with me. I'm an ex-christian for at least 40 years now. He then signed a four-year rookie contract on May 11, 2017, for a whopping sum of $11.59 million. That later mainly because I had a 10 year gap so didn't feel the little ones should be exposed to certain things just yet. Then comes the draft and wherever the NFL takes him. His parents have supported him and paid for Rehab, gotten him jobs, lived as prisoners in their own home, all to try to help him, but he will not help himself. The Life Summary of Jonathan. You will need to do a whole lot better than that. Regards me. She's been great. Frequently compared to Josh Groban because of his operatic pipes, Jonathan has now set out to pursue a career in music and is working on an album that infuses classical music with pop and dance music. Hope they find the help they (apparently) "need.". There was consideration of possibly cutting Allen before the season. I seethe because there are groups who claim to be "advocates" for the family but who work to do great harm to any family that doesnt fit their narrow template for normal. West said Allen simply smiled and then fans stuck around afterward to meet him and get a photo. Jonathan Allen (1760-) FamilySearch And it is also where you join the ignorant and uninformed. In the United States we believe in the right to confront witnesses against us. There are, of course, exceptions to everything. Allen throws a punch. [32], In Week 1 of the 2022 season, he recorded three tackles and a sack. I see a lot of self righteous, vain, pretentious & applause seeking comments by people who have no idea what the actual truth about this subject is. 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. I was scared, but she managed to do that in an "intelligent way". That was the first sign to Allen's father how special his son might be. Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. Coming out of Alabama, Allen was projected to be a top five pick by some NFL draft experts. Jonathan kept his grades up, though at one point in high school, his grades slipped and his dad threatened to remove him from the team. My friends are my friends, no matter their orientation, it's their private life. Allen lost his cool after a long resistance of Payne poking his head. Thompson said his relationship with Allen wasn't always the smoothest because he coached him hard. Lets have a look at some quick facts about Jonathan Allen. I still live here, went to school with him, and was really close friends with his boyfriend at the time this all happened. West, Stone Bridge's basketball coach, once made the mistake of trying to box out Allen in practice as an example to the team on how to rebound. For a while, Jonathan's father didn't know how good his son could be in football. However, he was soon diagnosed with arthritis in one of his shoulders. I guess that unfortunately, a large part of rejection comes from that. Before you jump on the bashing bandwagon you need to make sure you know what you are talking about. Your words really hit home for me and I am sure many others.I am so glad you found peace. Never kick them out just for being who and what they are. You seem like a very fair person who has looked at all sides of the story and I appreciate you coming by and commenting.Though I do not know what Jonathan did in his teen years that has previous anonymous commenters so venomous and angry, I do know we all have things in our past we are not proud of, especially things we did as teens. And, he was ranked as the best defensive tackle by Sports Illustrated. He achieved this during the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. Hi Anon aka Joel Johnson, welcome and thank you for coming by and commenting.First of all, please accept our condolences for the loss of your son. I am a Christian. He recalled Bird saying that, by all accounts, he shouldn't have become a basketball player since he couldn't run as fast or jump as high as others. God says. loves those as you would love yourself. This performance has been called the most emotional audition ever in the show's history. Not sure when I look at how we all behave, being his fruit and all? one of them, just like Johno was kicked out of his home becuase his parents thought he was a shameful disgrace. One of the reasons I have backed away from "the church" (be they liberal or conservative) is that too many have made the gay issue "The" issue of the Age, and preach against the evil "them," instead of ministering to hurting people. [17] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $11.59 million, on May 11, 2017. I don't know. "And to this I ask: "if" Jonathan did steal things from his parents, and we still do not know for sure that this is true, would his parents have thrown him to the street if he were straight? So my father threw me out because I was not planned and disinherited me because I was gay. So sit back and just enjoy.no need for this useless Inspector Gadget BS. In 1907, Josh's great-grandfather immigrated from Sweden to Ellis Island. I wasn't satisfied [with the second or third round]. That position was filled, so Stone Bridge tried Allen on the defensive line. You use the word "act" which is the give away for me. According to reports, Allen, in 2021, earned a base salary of $1,142,235, a signing bonus of $30,000,000, a cap hit of $7,142,235, and a dead cap value of $33,142,235. Like you, I cannot wrap my mind around any parent throwing their child out for any reason. In therapeutic settings, it's called an intervention, although what you just describe is a couple of steps behind a standard intervention. How does it help to try to discuss the tough times he and his brother shared with his biological mother before she lost custody? 2023 NFL undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of prospect After the plethora of injuries, Jonathan Allen returned for the 2018 season and soon starred in all 16 games. However, I can see situations when "tough love" may be appropriate. "America's Got Talent" Semifinalist Jonathan Allen Releases - Logo TV You both are discussing horrible peoples in this in tire world. 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. He could never explain to Thompson why instinctively he would spin. I suppose you and I were on the same page to begin with so I knew exactly what you were saying. Jonathan Allen smiled last week when he heard his father's mantra repeated to him. Soo i understand his mindset! This week I talked with 21-year-old singer Jonathan Allen, who touched our hearts singing his way into the semifinals on. Who are Jonathan Allen's Parents? [2] Allen spent ten months in foster care before his father, US Army Sgt. Genealogy profile for Jonathan Allen Jonathan Allen (1780 - 1815) - Genealogy Genealogy for Jonathan Allen (1780 - 1815) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 1st Class Richard Allen Jr., won full custody of him and his brother in 2004. Those accused saw their lives, reputations & lively hoods destroyed. My surroundings are created by God so they make for perfect worship. Richard III said he would take Jonathan to task for crying in the foster homes, reminding him they still had food, clothes and a house. They are most likely directing their insecurities towards him in a twisted way, because that is probably all they know how to do. The word "Christian" should not be synonymous with "bigoted" or "narrow-minded." This is not God's way. I spent the rest of my life coming to terms with the damage done by religious zealots and the parents that follow. 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. forgiveness is the path to heaven. When a woman and a man decide to have sex, they may create something, a responsibility, a Jonathan Allen. "It was what it was," he said. I'm the mum of 4 kids, 2 straight & 2 gay. I was fortunate when I began my own "coming out" process, as my parents & family all attended a very Fundamentalist Christian church, that they didn't kick me out. Now a human having sex with a Martian, that's a different subject!! Until u have been in that situation, of not feeling safe and secure in your own home, do not say that under absoltely no circumstances would you ever kick your child out. A mob mentality rush to justice was demanded. None of us are perfect parents, but you win the award for being as close to perfect as you can be. Haha, maybe, maybe not. I desperately want the hatred under the guise of some twisted bible passages, bellowed from the bully pulpits of right wing mega-churches to STOP. Golfer Harry Hall Wife- Relationship Timeline, Who Is Akili Roberson? But it's the one people keep in their mind. Not only was Allen a great athlete, he deciphered the snap count to anticipate coming off the ball faster, something he not-so-wisely revealed to the media that season. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. I love this boys voice !! With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. So i never plan to.tell them becuase they would probably do the exact same as this guys parents did!!! All parents and children will recognise this bedtime scenario, and will enjoy the gentle lesson Mom teaches young Red. Thank you Elna. All the families have problems.God allowed them to find a common path. Why haven't we had contact with her? I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. I grew up a long time ago when it was almost a crime to be gay. When my father found out after I was an adult, I was disinherited and everything went to my brother. ! I believe in God, but people need to realize that MAN interpreted the Bible. You exposed your true feelings about gays Luis. The family doesn't know where she is. [2][3] As a senior in 2012, he was the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year. I'll be working with The Trevor Project soon, and I'm launching an organization called The Personal Stories Project, which I'm very excited about. If they've got one to tell, they should step out and tell it now because their silence only lends credibility to their son's version of events. Just a little brotherly disagreement; maybe the wrong place, wrong time, but it happened., Payne told ESPN, You got brothers? Meet Sister Elena Who Is Jordan Haines? "She made us study at the dinner table for two hours after school.". The most common one used is the KING JAMES version. I was brought up Christian but the type that went to church and didn't live it outside of church. She rose from a minimum wage job as a home healthcare aide to director of compliance at a Texas hospital. I saw its ugliness with one of my four brothers (who "found God" and became a judgmental monster) and in my PFLAG meetings where so many (read: most) of the profoundly wounded who walked through our doors would start their stories with "My family is very religious" and end it with "and they threw me out onto the street when they found out I was gay". But during his first seven-on-seven drills that winter, Stone Bridge coach Mickey Thompson saw a 6-foot-3, 185-pound kid who was dropping passes and had issues with his footwork. Discover Jonathan Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates.
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