I really hope we can become a country where equality is what we're known for, and I really think we can become that. 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. My last day on earth with him at my side was a perfect day, except that it didn't last forever. He's a big, big deal around here.". That's all, Hi everyone. This distinction is in my opinion why homosexuality should not be an issue, and why I feel sympathy and support for gays. You know there's a good chunk of a young person's life when their parents don't yet know their child's sexual orientation until that child either reveals it themselves or the parent go snooping, obviously the parents could have very well provided these lessons before discovering he is gay. Allen listened politely, but it became obvious he didn't care much what we thought (see above re: ambitious, curious, contrarian and headstrong). After hearing his story, I found the courage to come out to my parents, which resulted in me being kicked out on my birthday. His brother said Allen knew the family is fortunate and doesn't rely on his future wealth. Alabama's Jonathan Allen rarely talks about looking back, even though the past shaped who he is today. It was then that he got mass recognition. Buzz, Joel's father, started the 2000-acre family farm in . Homosexuals are no different in that regard than heterosexuals. He is claiming that these are his personal experiences, which he would naturally have first-hand knowledge about. How I know? I know Jonathan well I live in the small town of lawrenceburg tn where Jonathan grew up Jonathan spent the night at my house many times!! Yes, I probably was unfair when responding to Luis from Portugal. Allen shifted to Pittsburgh when he was less than a year old. 2015 Alabama Crimson Tide footballconsensus national champions, Southeastern Conference Football Player of the Year, Washington Commanders first-round draft picks, Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, "Why Nick Saban loves Jonathan Allen so much", "How my father prepared me for life and the NFL", "Allen's message to kids in foster care: 'Don't let this define you', "Stone Bridge's Jonathan Allen named the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year", "Stone Bridge DL Jonathan Allen, a two-time All-Met, commits to Alabama over Florida", "Nation's top defensive end Jonathan Allen commits to Alabama", "Jonathan Allen significantly bigger, adding to Alabama's versatility along defensive line", "Alabama holds off Clemson 45-40 for national title", "Could shoulder concerns drop Alabama's Jonathan Allen to Redskins? He's the greatest gift his father and I ever received. As long as I had my brother, everything was good.". 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. 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. You are deflecting from the story as to why his parents disowned him. Payne, then, jabbed a finger into the side of Allens head, who was unaware of what was going to happen. 1st Class Richard Allen Jr., won full custody of him and his brother in 2004. 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. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. I know that there are many parents who would/do kick their children out, yet far many more who do not. Allen was very close to committing to the Gators, who his dad liked. What if Allen is in on the last play Monday? I then asked her why then do babies get AIDS. And by lumping gay people in with people who "choose" criminal behavior by engaging in activities in which there is only one consenting adult and one person who is being horribly victimized, you are accusing gays of being sexual deviants and worse. He is gay and thats not a hidden fact. 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. whether or not there is another side to Johnathons story it doesn't matter the fact is his parents kicked him out and no matter what he does that does not give you the right to disown him.BTW I am 16 years old i supported my friend through a part time job in case anybody was wondering. When Christians condemn homosexuality they often times get lost on homosexuals themselves and likewise, other Christians who support their gay loved ones, lose focus and come across as though they support homosexuality itself. 2,069 Followers, 1,449 Following, 228 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jonathan Allen (@jonathanallenmusic) Does Daniil Medvedev Have A Brother? It took studying the history of religion as an adult, not just Christianity, to begin clearing my mind and body of it's teachings, and I still suffer it's side affects at the age of 64. I do not see Jonathon looking back any further, he is living out a lifelong dream. The book has quickly become required reading inside and outside the Beltway. This is not the way a follower of Jesus should behave. Thank you Jayne for taking the time to comment. I could not agree with what you've said more.My 4 brothers and I grew up with a fundamentalist father. Gender identification disorder is real, although it has nothing to do with homosexuality. 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. I warn you however that he has a point: you cannot reasonably draw the line between what you call sexually deviant and Gay. Even if we could change him, we would not. "I just want to know what happened to her.". Sign your name, provide some links to back up your claims, and check your anger at the door. "The very next game he had like four offsides because they varied the snap count," his father said. Having 6 children and each with a different personality and path in life these comments I find interesting. As it is, the church is turning away some of the most wonderful human beings. Pathetic, simply pathetic. Thompson couldn't believe how often Allen spun correctly into a running back or quarterback at the precise moment needed. I watched this is agt and i cried, it was so emotional then i did a bit of research and stumbled across this blog. I spent the rest of my life coming to terms with the damage done by religious zealots and the parents that follow. I just think a parent should be fully aware that opting to disown a child can have permanent results. You say: "So, if Jonathan Allen did stole things from his parents he might be a bad person either he's gay or not. You bring up some very valid points and have given me good reason to stop and think. Those who wish to converse without identifying themselves should not be believed under any circumstances, even if they later decide to reveal their identity.Just saying, Mark, your story is so tragic and all too common. Jonathan Allen is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News, based in Washington. Golfer Harry Hall Wife- Relationship Timeline, Who Is Akili Roberson? At the age of eight, both he and his brother were taken away by child protective services. 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. "Come to Bed, Red!" was designed from the outset as an ebook and is not just a digital version of an . "I think Jonathan wanted to be a Heisman finalist," his father said of an honor that didn't come. I think that people are allowed to think and live exactly the way the want, as long as they are not hurting anyone else. However. as a parent that is placing a roof over their heads past the age of 18 it was MY rules or move. [20] He later underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve on October 19, 2017. No child deserves that, no matter WHAT the reason!!! 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. I don't know if one ever finds peace from the experience of fundamentalist families even if they issue is not homosexuality. I may not be gay, but I have a son who is and I love him so much it hurts. Who cares if he fabricated the story or not! This is not homophobia, it's just being annoyed.Sorry I was probably confusing and long and totally of topic but I really wanted to express. I chose a long time ago that I was always going to treat everyone the same, even if that left me feeling uncomfortable. For more information, visit jonathanallenmusic.com. Thats why i am on the way to law school because i am proud of me.and i will.fight for the right to.say it!! We give birth to our children and bring them up in the best way that we can. "Too straight for the gays and too gay for the straights"? He lived in Camden, Knox, Maine, United States in 1850. Why would I do that? One school that didn't offer until much later in the process was Virginia Tech. "He just played with an absolute rage that is unmatched with anything I've seen. Akshay Bhatia Parents- Sister Rhea Bhatia, Does Daniil Medvedev Have A Brother? CCTV footage showed Snow College student Madelyn leaving her dorms in Ephraim, Utah on December 13, and the next morning she messaged parents Jonathan and Taunya Allen, saying she loved them.. My parents - as was said by someone else here recently - disagreed with the fact that I am same-gender oriented (my choice of words, even as young as a 16 y/o), yet always let me know that I was/am loved by them, regardless. But there's nothing like your mom, you know?". But the past shows how Allen reached this point. Stupid isn't choosy. 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. I have to wonder though if the fact that Jonathan is gay has anything to do with the level of judgment and disdain he is getting or with the harshness of his parents actions. Being gay doesn't mean that you have to wear gayness like a suit. Janet expected allot because she knew we could succeed! DISCOGRAPHY 2022 Wishful Forgetting Purchase Facebook Instagram YouTube Conservative states, usually are in the south like where comes Jonathan, and are generally against homosexuality and are usually part of the Bible Belt or otherwise just religiously oriented. Jonathan is a neglected, rejected, misunderstood, broken child in all aspects of life!! Thank you for letting me share, and I look forward to following your blog. Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is no stranger when it comes to having family ties to the military. Allen was even voted to the 2022 Pro Bowl in December 2021. Apparently there are aliens out there to, but I don't think they'd want to reveal themselves yet to us humans, since we are still too shallow to accept gay/lesbian rights worldwide, since some whites still have issues with blacks and the other way around, not to cite all the hate still clashing between humans of different ethnic origins and since too many think Muslims are all crazy fanatics suicide bombers waiting for the right moment to press on the trigger, need I say more? But go ahead & write some more self-serving aggrandizing statements & repeat accusations without proof or any attempt at being 'fair' balance. To the person who said, that to have such a great voice one would have to have had support from their parents, thus implying that somehow Jonathan must be lying because he received support from his parents Are you really that deluded? Why in the world would i.choose to live a.life filled.with judgement!! Janet, thank you for the great letter. Gay straight trans white black ALL. And they came out as gay as teenagers and young adults. And that ladies and gentleman is why God made his adoptive parents barren. Ask any straight people about gay, and even the more tolerant will probably mention someone closer to the birdcage than just the average guy. The star defense, Jonathan Allen, has an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million. "It wasn't pretty and we didn't push it too hard," Thompson said. He can singCan anyone see the problem here?Being Gay should not define you - no more than being hetero should. I understand regrets in pare bring as i have many! I felt ashamed.I hope he can reconnect with his family and he and they can just love each other. You are perfect in my eyes --- and probably in the eyes of children like Jonathan too. What and how he chooses to live it and say it, is of no interest to me. I just stumbled across your blog when I was researching a bit about Jonathan. And honestly, I would think Jonathan's story would have been checked out before his appearance on the show. First of all I wish as I am sure Mark before me does that the writer of this blog had been my mother. The most common one used is the KING JAMES version. I dare not speak of my own experiences, only out of fear of even MORE rejection from other Christians, and the church world (at large). Obviously with no financial backing, I'm still looking for a job and I can't enter university without money.But that's my story. I just want everyone to be equal and everyone to have a purpose in life. As for finding peace. The 2023 NFL Draft has ended, with 259 players hearing their names called over the past three days. 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 seethe because he lives in a country in which some elected officials find it politically advantageous to deny him dignity, basic rights, and protections. I was raised Christian, and I am still a practicing Christian today. This mini-brawl can be considered frustrations boiling over after an inferior defensive series for the Washington team. In response to some of the comments and allegations: Though taking your parents vehicle without permission is not stellar behaviour it is usually not considered stealing (in the eyes of the law) as by residing in the home you have access to the keys (you didnt steal them) . It is the issue, not his shenanigans. To him I say, "If you ever need to talk to a veteran dad, I'm there for you. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. Allen then switched over to defensive tackle after playing the defensive end position for the first three seasons of his career. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. You are all in my prayers. I would still help and guide him to stay close to God who loves us, in spite of us, and to him help to find his life employment so he can support himself instead of living on the streets. So i never plan to.tell them becuase they would probably do the exact same as this guys parents did!!! Maybe This young man Jonathan did wrong things, maybe he has a loving, supporting parents. everybody is the way they are because God made them that way so if you have a problem take it up with him when you are standing at the gates of heaven, tell him that there is something wrong with gay people. After cheers from the audience, he stunned the crowd with an incredible performance, after which his singing . A Tennessee native, Jonathan has been singing for as long as he can remember. You were in awe of the intensity.". Later, he underwent surgery and was placed on an injured reserve in October 2017. There are many who respect and celebrate differences. But I have seen Jonathan's story repeated more times than I can count, which is why I find him believable. "He complained about it an awful lot. He said "I'm not gay", the other one insisted, he tried to kiss him ! I believe in the context in which you used it, a more appropriate word would be "ignorant". "I would only take issue with the broadness of your acccusation. jonathan is open to communication at least. I find it curious how lost people get on the subject of the Christianity vs homosexuality; and it's on both sides. Cuz most of them you see in videos are just a front. All the families have problems.God allowed them to find a common path. He is adorable and a great singer. Unfortunately for those innocent people wrongfully accused, you can never fully regain your reputation & lives. He's just different.". Or yes, you're a christian and are convinced homosexual acts are immoral, but do you really condemn homosexuals themselves? dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. I am a mom with a son about Jonathan's age who is gay. I am so very so for how they treated you. In fact she went through a terrible relationship while in S Carolina and we spoke several times a day. Have you contacted his family and asked if Jonathan's accusations were honest? 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. As long as you go to church, and you keep a clean reputation you are bound to fit in, if you don't you are basically left out in the cold. Every single night you will cry and regret leaving your in rebel gifted son. Cruel and ignorant people like those kind of parents and those who write his story is untrue. She went to all high school dances with her girlfriend and they lasted 9 years together. His parents don't have a voice in this story just yet, Seething Mom.It's been twelve days since this story broke. She rose from a minimum wage job as a home healthcare aide to director of compliance at a Texas hospital. What matters is a loving stepmother, Traci Allen, who got Jonathan back on track in school to catch up with his age group. And I know that is not how you view your son. This week I talked with 21-year-old singer Jonathan Allen, who touched our hearts singing his way into the semifinals on America's Got Talent. That should have read "Topekas.". 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? "Sometimes they'll take pictures. That's who I am, I'm defining myself through what I achieve, not through a community. Jonathan Allen weighs 300 lbs (136 kg). [15], The Washington Redskins selected Allen in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today I don't attend church but live a Christian life. 2 talking about this. This past year I'm really excited; it seems like it's definitely moving forward. Show biz is exactly thata SHOW. 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'm sure you will attempt to call me on this too, and I don't care. 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. Because I'm not going to take something so polarizing at face value. They tried to get under his skin with chants, some of them derogatory. 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