if he did horrible acts like anon says then he can say he is sorry and they can forgive him that. He isn't gay, but if he was, I would welcome his partner as I would a daughter in law. Being gay is NOt a mental disorder, it is NOT a hormonal disorder, it is NO DISORDER at all. I was scared, but she managed to do that in an "intelligent way". Friends? I would love to. Where are the parents coming out to defend themselves if Jonathan is lying? Likewise, he earned a spot as the Gatorade Football Player of the Year during his senior year. When something happens on the field, you never let it carry into the locker room. The present and future are bright for Allen. As the custody battle dragged out, the Allen brothers said they moved from hotel to hotel because of money. The Fairfield Police Department arrested Rogers' 29-year-old husband Jonathan Michael Allen on Friday after a six-week investigation. Born in Silver Spring, Md., Jon attended St. Mary's College in Southern Maryland, where he played baseball, and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1998. Why would I do that? I can only imagine what Jonathan went through. He married Permelia Andrews about 1820, in Matinicus Island, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox, Maine, United States. I would just like to say there are plenty of Christians--true Christians--who do not discriminate against the LGBT community. says about his parents kicking him out because of his sexuality, then they are most likely insecure, or angry for whatever odious reason. We had youth Bible studies in our home. 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. I have listened to our extremely over-the-top religious right (here in the U.S.) and their extremely homophobic rhetoric for far too long. i read every comment and i have to say i believe him. Jonathan Allens career-high sacks happen to be 8.5 in a single season. Allen signed a four-year contract extension on July 2021 for $72 million. 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. Allen was drafted by Washington in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. I had to do what I thought was best for me.". Not in my experience or the experience of so many of the people who have come and commented on this page. Ridiculously, Allen set the school sack record with 22 as a sophomore in his first year at defensive end. "He just played with an absolute rage that is unmatched with anything I've seen. But I am here to tell you that there is truth to both sides of the story. For his forgiveness!!! 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. Teachers? "If you saw him off the field, you'd see what a gentle giant he was, and if you saw him on the sideline one time, you'd be bug-eyed going, 'Oh my God,'" Thompson said. This site does have its fair share of nasty visitors (or as we call them: trolls), but you seemed insistent, so I obliged. 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. Not because I understood what I was doing but because I wanted my parents love and didn't know how to get it. 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. 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. "The very next game he had like four offsides because they varied the snap count," his father said. Just a little brotherly disagreement; maybe the wrong place, wrong time, but it happened., Payne told ESPN, You got brothers? 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. Jonathan's anger problems helped in one area: He showed flashes at a young age of being a special football player by holding his own in backyard games with his brother and older kids. GOOD FOR YOU !! To be honest, I'm not sure, except for one daughter, who is married with kids. He did mention his parents supported him and his music, everyone knows he had to have some if not all help from his family and it is evident he loves his parents and there is no doubt in my mind he would love for them to be with him now. 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. Your words really hit home for me and I am sure many others.I am so glad you found peace. Yes the evil wicked step monster everyone thinks immediately hearing you are a step mom! View the profiles of people named Jonathan Allen. Jonathan Allen with his father, stepmother and two younger siblings. Thank you for your input Melinda. He's just different.". Lori, my heart broke reading your comment. 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. He then signed a four-year rookie contract on May 11, 2017, for a whopping sum of $11.59 million. How tall is Jonathan Allen? From the outside looking in, it can be so easy to judge a situation by just believing what we hear. Maybe some people need a cold shower, maybe it will help them get rid of their tunnel vision. BUT if he were my son, I would not have kicked him out. 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. We have had our fair share of trolls who do not like hearing anything positive about membersof the glbt community. From the look of your blog, I can tell you are just trying to show how wonderful you are & what is best for those of us who haven't 'risen to your level of consciousness'. After the plethora of injuries, Jonathan Allen returned for the 2018 season and soon starred in all 16 games. But when Allen, unlike many other freshmen, didn't lose weight during his first fall camp, Saban decided to move him to the defensive line, which was Allen's preference despite not knowing how to line up in a three-point stance just a couple years earlier. Allen's parents divorced when he was in middle school, and he says his mother, Shana D. Garrett's "determination, grit, and intellect," as a single parent inspired him. When he finally told his friends, their reactions were just as wonderful, nonjudgmental, and accepting as your friends reactions. Total suprise they still act the exact same! It is a problem, and leads to some totally unacceptable behavior in our eyes. 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. The actions of some teenagers - and some of us so-called "grown-ups" too - can be selfish, careless, thoughtless and even heartless acts. I have learned throughout my life that hurt individuals hurt other individuals, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. 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. He was given every chance and opportunity imaginable, but he is an addict, and because of his addictions, he is a theif, he is violent, he is very sick. Allens income source is primarily as a football player. Jonathan Allen awarded with Lombardi Award(Courtesy: Chat Sports). [15], The Washington Redskins selected Allen in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft. 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. Jonathan Allen(Source: Wikimedia Commons). That's all, Hi everyone. He's alone and that in itself is sad. I love this boys voice !! Maybe Louis was being sincere, but I will not tolerate the conflation of pedophilia with homosexuality. It's not like he can go in television and admit the things he himself has done. 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. 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.. Its a horrible decision to have to make, but when the welfare of their young daughter is at stake, you have to make it. in social or sexual behavior. Wishful forgetting is my newest album LIKE my TUNES? He was just a kid, even if the accusations against him are true the parents were the ADULTS and should have known better. His siblings' names are not known. Living under German occupation for five years as a young child he never demonstrated anger. 10 children rescued from horrible living conditions in Fairfield This mini-brawl can be considered frustrations boiling over after an inferior defensive series for the Washington team. !Thank you Kim for caring AND this blog! You exposed your true feelings about gays Luis. Richard III said they lost touch with their father for a period of time. 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". People don't make me feel different, because I don't ACT different. Of course they will stray off course and get up to mischief and maybe not always live up to our standards and expectations: such are children !! Meet Sister Elena Who Is Jordan Haines? Richard said a couple NFL general managers advised that Allen would take a big risk by returning for potentially little gain. Coming out of Alabama, Allen was projected to be a top five pick by some NFL draft experts. You need only call. He just did it. Respect. "You never know when it's going to be your last play. [14] Even with the arthritis diagnosis, Allen was projected to be a first-round pick by analysts and scouts. None of us are perfect parents, but you win the award for being as close to perfect as you can be. (Mine also) Being Gay is becoming less and less a problem, most of all because there is an important distinction between straight and gay behavior on the one hand, and pedophile behavior on the other. [11][12][13] ESPN ranked him the second best defensive lineman behind Myles Garrett. These being two "Christians". though my sister is one of the most awful people i know and appalling things she has called her own children! You look at them as deviants and criminals. Lets have a look at some quick facts about Jonathan Allen. He was not gay, but If he was, it would not have mattered. At the age of eight, both he and his brother were taken away by child protective services. I am so very so for how they treated you. This year she just started med school and the other two are in successful relationships and jobs. When Jonathan first took the stage before delivering a stunning performance of "Por ti volar," he announced that he'd been kicked out of his parents' home when he turned 18 because he is gay. Thank you for letting me share, and I look forward to following your blog. First of all I wish as I am sure Mark before me does that the writer of this blog had been my mother. Jonathan Allen, Gay 'America's Got Talent' Contestant, Wows Audience And yes, he did do everything the previous anon said he did. Regards me. Who Are Sonny and Renu Bhatia? The best defensive player in college football wonders about his mother. Hi Anon,You are right there are always 2 sides to a story. So my father threw me out because I was not planned and disinherited me because I was gay. At no point in my life did I make the decision to be straight. Youre responsible for your child; you should support him/her for life. Jonathan Allens jersey number is 93 for the Washington Football team. The Allen brothers had to get straight A's to play football. 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. These people are down right scarey. I gotta throw in with the people who know there are two sides to every story. "We're like, 'OK, we can do it that way too.' Jonathan Allen - amazon.com It helped young Allen to furnish his skills in the game. We should have won that game.". 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. I grew up knowing Jonathan and his brother Logan and we all went to Lawrence co high and Jonathan deserves all respect as a human being gay or not. Most of them mere children who have been thrown out like trash by their good "Christian" families because they are gay. So if my son turn gay, I would not agree, but it would not make me love him any less. I'm not going to say That his actions were wrong seeing as it takes a pretty worthless family to do that to their own son, and although I am not gay nor have been persecuted by my own family, I can say I would have done that or worse out of rebellion and anger. Part of HuffPost News. Not sure when I look at how we all behave, being his fruit and all? He was a great guy and on the field he kind of turned into a different guy -- in a good way.". There are many who respect and celebrate differences. It is the first time Jonathan Allen has been selected to NFLs annual All-star game. [30] Allen punched teammate Daron Payne on the sideline during a blowout Monday Night Football loss to the Cowboys in Week 16. His father is a 22-year retired Army Sergeant First Class and his brother served in the Army for seven years. The person that might've said this is Kinley Jones. 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 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. 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. "I think Jonathan wanted to be a Heisman finalist," his father said of an honor that didn't come. NBC Singer Jonathan Allen opened up on America's Got Talent about how singing helped him through a really difficult time in his life. There is no defending kicking a son out for being gay at the age of 18. Then comes the draft and wherever the NFL takes him. "He said everything was happening so fast, he just reacted.". As expected, the fight took a nasty turn and soon caught the attention of many. It is true, and terrible. I just try to control what I can control.". Jonathan's behaviours before the adoptive parents kicked him out may certainly have been less than exemplary, and I won't argue that point. 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. Dear parents of Jonathan Allen, I am not sure if you booted your son, Jonathan, out into the street on his 18th birthday for religious reasons or not, but if did, you just gave that God you worship one gigantic F.U. "Normal" straight and gay behavior does not. Do we choose to live a life of how we were raised, or do we do the uncomfortable thing and stand up for what is right? That was the first sign to Allen's father how special his son might be. In this world we all have decisions, opinions, things to account for, etc. Sad. It's not for us to judge someone. 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. "My brother was my protector, so I try to be the brother to my little siblings that he was to me. 1st Class Richard Allen Jr., won full custody of him and his brother in 2004. Hi Seething mom,I believe that your reaction to Luiz is unfair but I understand your gist. They lived in a foster building with about 30 children. i mean it sounds like they are old school christians, just feed them all to the lions. Parents: Not Available: Wife: Hannah Franklin (m. 2018) Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available . 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. My friends are my friends, no matter their orientation, it's their private life. 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. An inside move would have worked, but Allen often spun instead and still succeeded. She became very angry and left. When your children "act out", when they start "loosing the way" GET HELP FOR THEM and make it your life mission to understand and get to know your child. NFL Star Jonathan Allen Says He'd Want To Have Dinner With Hitler Thank you for your lovely words of wisdom. So just for good measure I decided, after reading your comment, to look up the definition for deviant, which falls in line with what you were saying: "departing from usual or accepted standards, esp. Alabama's done a fantastic job with him when I see the evolution of him now because it's not his natural position growing up.". Be strong !! (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) . This performance has been called the most emotional audition ever in the show's history. I was thrown out by my father (divorced at that time) as I was, as my mother told me later in life, an accident. Life was just normal, being gay was not a shame, but it wasn't something that defined me ! His father, Ira, covered the White House for United Press International during the Ronald Reagan years and was a professor at the University of Maryland, where he taught journalism. Whoever this is is trying to spread his lies all around the Internet. Since the show wrapped, Jonathan has become a YouTube sensation, with over 7 million views and counting. I support your right to voice your opinion, though I find it "gross and revulsive" (I think you mean repulsive) and actually quite ignorant. 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 type of check they do would not confirm Jonathan's story nor did it confirm another story about a contestant who also lied by the name of Timothy Poe who claimed he was injured in war, and was not.Before you start "seething" about this particular situation you may need to make sure you have FACTS, and not just one side of a story. 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. Jonathan Allen (1818-1872) FamilySearch Ask any straight people about gay, and even the more tolerant will probably mention someone closer to the birdcage than just the average guy. 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. This is not the way a follower of Jesus should behave. Good day ! Discover Jonathan Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. [2][3] As a senior in 2012, he was the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Or are you just responding in a knee jerk reaction because his story struck a chord?FYI, America's Got Talent does MINOR background checks, and all it takes is a simple search on GOOGLE to realize that. In the United States we believe in the right to confront witnesses against us. 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. Throwing a child to the street like garbage for stealing is simply impossible for me to imagine. 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. 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 born in Anniston, Alabama, and lived there less than a year when his father's military service took the family to Pittsburgh. My surroundings are created by God so they make for perfect worship. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. Your story has some parallels with my son's story. Thank You for you kind words and for this page. "I bristle at this statement. Obviously, not parental material! ! He achieved this during the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. Later, he underwent surgery and was placed on an injured reserve in October 2017. I know that there are many parents who would/do kick their children out, yet far many more who do not. After the game, Allen said Alabama players need to better control their emotions. You can believe he is an angel all you like, but we all know the truth. "He's realistic to know he probably would never win, but he was a little disappointed not to be a finalist.". There are, of course, exceptions to everything. I came out when I was 16, my parents accepted it very well, and they never made any difference between me or my straight brother and sisters ! Hi, I stumbled across this blog yesterday and decided to comment. Thank you for coming by and sharing your thoughts. When my children became 18 we spoke about the changes in some rules and some rules that were still not allowed like partners staying over. I hope regardless of Jonathan's hidden background, you can open up your minds to see a defenceless kid who was shunned the opportunity at a parent's embrace. Allen suffered a Lisfranc injury while playing against the San Francisco 49ers. I think it's going to be a great organization, and I'm really excited. And the brawl between two of their players is another fuss for them to answer. Home - Jonathan Allen I thought to myself, indeed, please do spare me the wrath of this being I neither see nor hear. He ended up settling in Firebaugh, California, with his son A.E. Otherwise, I will repeat, as I have to all of the others who have shared your anger or doubts about Jonathan's story, if it comes out that we've all been duped, I will be the first one to apologize and beg forgiveness. She found a note to a childhood friend explaining how we could not go on doing the homosexual things we were doing because God did not like it.At the point of receiving the knowledge, my mother gathered 3 leaders of the Faith to come exorcise the "Demons of Homosexuality" out of my body.Long story short, My mother, to her death bed, denied any wrong doing and was adamant about not answering questions about her behavior towards me after realizing she could do nothing to change my sexual orientation. But expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler went too far. !!! Give them a chance to warrant the response you and the rest of this country are giving them. As a mom with children the same age as yours, I could not agree with you more.Any parent who could kick their child to the street, even if he or she did something they should not have done (which 99.7% of children will do at some point in their life), should not be a parent. I am proof they do, and beyond that avoid, re-direct and obfuscate the facts to hide their shame over actions taken in the name of God.Just so you know, this is more common than you think. Jonathan Allen is 6-3 (190 cm) tall. Why haven't we had contact with her? Similar to many young couples, the two first met in the University, in their case, the University of Alabama. Jonathan focused on improving his craft and trying to outwork everybody. And what is politically correct is NOT that you can say you are gay or "act like that", but that society can now accept that being gay is just as normal as being straight and that people are simply born that way.You say: "Would people say the same if someone said he was a pedophile? You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I was wandering around in the music youtubes and came across a video of this young man singing and wanted to see if I could find out anything more about it, he seemed to disappear after that, then I found this page. 4I am surviving parent, and a fan of Jonathan. Jonathan Allen has been playing and performing music since he was in the third grade. 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". This distinction is in my opinion why homosexuality should not be an issue, and why I feel sympathy and support for gays. Hard to believe this guy was able to get that level of training on his own. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. It is an important point. There is NOTHING that would make me even consider disowning my son. At 8 years old, he would be hit by 15-year-old kids, get up without crying and come back for more. Unfortunately, there are those who like to think of themselves as Christians and operate under the guise of God to push their own hate-filled agenda. I had a neighbor once that told me that she would place het child in faith based therapy if they came out to her. Along with his professional career, the NFL star has also progressed much in his personal life. i gave him money every week to support him and when his parents found out they complained to my parents, my parents turned around and said, "and why are you concerned about this child who was kicked out by his own parents, you!" Jonathan Allen - Political Reporter and Senior Political Analyst - NBC My heart goes out to everyone who has come here and spoken from experience. Moving on, their friendship slowly turned into romantic, and it did not take long for them to start a relationship. Madelyn Allen's harrowing text to parents to warn them before - The Sun Beautifully stated. My last day on earth with him at my side was a perfect day, except that it didn't last forever. ", Kathleen Thompson, Allen's English teacher his senior year, said he became a personal protector for her in class. Washington Insider: Journalist Jonathan Allen, BA '98