Seems a bit contrived, but I have to admit that I'd love to see Jonathan reunited with his family and a happily ever after ending. Alabama's Jonathan Allen rarely talks about looking back, even though the past shaped who he is today. Alabama's pursuit, with one visit by Saban, changed everything. "You never know when it's going to be your last play. 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. 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 think that people are allowed to think and live exactly the way the want, as long as they are not hurting anyone else. What you had to say will be a salve on the wounds of those who have experienced hate and homophobia under the guise of Christianity. Jonathan Allen (born January 16, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Respect. After cheers from the audience, he stunned the crowd with an incredible performance, after which his singing . "He would hit the [fullback] dive, realize he doesn't have the ball, run to the quarterback who now has the ball, and then run to the pitch man when he got the ball," Thompson said. It obviously worked, unfortunately. I can be reached at joel@nciti.org. 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. He married Malinda Beauchamp on 24 July 1838, in Grant, Indiana, United States. 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. The book has quickly become required reading inside and outside the Beltway. I have learned throughout my life that hurt individuals hurt other individuals, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. But I have seen Jonathan's story repeated more times than I can count, which is why I find him believable. 12:14 pm ET. Your words really hit home for me and I am sure many others.I am so glad you found peace. My son has never been in trouble with the law, but if he was I would try to help him. You have found a kindred spirit with me. All those situations are mental disorders. Your anger and low opinion of me after a brief perusal of my blog is not enough to change my opinion on the authenticity of Jonathan's story. I believe God made me and other gay people for his own reasons, maybe to test our strengths. Whether or not "Anonymous's statements are true or not is totally irrelevant! 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. 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. Payne and Allen were teammates at Alabama, which means that they have a history beyond just their years in Washington. Jonathan Allen was born in Anniston, AL. but that doesn't mean we should sit back and let it be. "That motivated him even more. Jonathan Allen is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News, based in Washington. 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). These hate mongering ignoramouses who themselves men of God are frauds and they are killing our children.I am glad to see you come by Mark. So anyhow I started writing and decided well I'm not just going to send it to the trash, so here it is.Hopefully a wake-up call to all the hatersWho hasn't, made mistakes in their youth, god maybe? Having 6 children and each with a different personality and path in life these comments I find interesting. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He could never explain to Thompson why instinctively he would spin. 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. 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. Sad. rGod said be my witness, not judges of anybody. "I agree.You say: "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. Jonathan I love your voice and I can see your heart good luck I am cheering for you everyday. Allen listened politely, but it became obvious he didn't care much what we thought (see above re: ambitious, curious, contrarian and headstrong). His dad gave him examples of the work ethic of elite athletes, such as how Ray Lewis played football with a controlled rage. He is gay and thats not a hidden fact. I refused. Allen was very close to committing to the Gators, who his dad liked. One reason he took that major is he doesn't want to be a millionaire NFL player who eventually ends up broke. 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. To this I can only say thank goodness that I was raised in a liberal state. To paint all of society with intolerance is unfair. I tried to raise them in a less demanding fashion than my parents were with me. 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? She went to all high school dances with her girlfriend and they lasted 9 years together. Now my parents are catholic and my dad is ex military and told me storys as a kid how him and his buds use to beat up "fags" !! The NFL looked like a very real possibility. To this day, I still keep that in the back of my mind. She rose from a minimum wage job as a home healthcare aide to director of compliance at a Texas hospital. Allen leads Alabama's top-rated defense in sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (15.5), quarterback hurries (15), fumble recoveries (three), and he's tied for fourth in tackles (62) while also scoring two touchdowns on defense. Jonathan Allen Wife Allen married his wife Stephanie in 2005. It actually tends to be the ignorant and uniformed who fear anything different.You say: "To be gay is acceptable for today's societies because it is politically correct to say and act like that. Regardless he is one of lawrenceburgs own and we continue to support him. Contestant Jonathan Allen took to the stage of "America's Got Talent" last night to display some seriously operatic pipes. When my father found out after I was an adult, I was disinherited and everything went to my brother. He's one win away from a second straight national championship. There is NOTHING that would make me even consider disowning my son. Anything that sells and captures the viewers attention is part of the game. I cried when he sang! He then signed a four-year rookie contract on May 11, 2017, for a whopping sum of $11.59 million. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. You do not look at gay people as different, like your son. [24][25], On July 27, 2021, Allen signed a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. Life was just normal, being gay was not a shame, but it wasn't something that defined me ! That's my mom. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At no point in my life did I make the decision to be straight. Jonathan Allen awarded with Lombardi Award(Courtesy: Chat Sports). I recently had a conversation with a 'Christian' woman who made horrible uncouth remarks about the LGBT community saying it was a disgusting lifestyle to choose, so I asked her when in her life did she choose to be straight ? NOT what you judge or expect them to be in life. At that age, you need significant training to maintain that level of control and that kind of training often costs money.Something tells me this kid didn't pay out of pocket, look into the story more and make sure it's real before using anecdotal evidence of your own experiences to validate this kid's story. It was pretty awesome stuff so you'd sit there mesmerized because we'd get up big in a lot of games, and all of a sudden, I'm not even aware of what other guys are doing and coaching the way I should because you're just watching him.". When Jonathan Allen was born about 1780, his father, Jonathan Allen, was 21 and his mother, Margaret Fitzgerald, was 31. A custody battle ensued between Allen's father and mother. 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. When asked about his personal commitment to LGBT civil rights, he stated: My personal commitment isn't so much to LGBT rights as much as everyone. This site does have its fair share of nasty visitors (or as we call them: trolls), but you seemed insistent, so I obliged. So if you don't like it, get out. "It pisses me off. Jonathan Allens jersey number is 93 for the Washington Football team. 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. Heck let's Tar & Feather those parents. Richard said he focused on educating his children because he knows the statistics. After seeing Allen leap over a blocker to tackle the quarterback, his high school coach thought to himself, "I've seen that before." I understand regrets in pare bring as i have many! Elo All, I have NO idea what my answer is going to come up as but I am Elna from South Africa. 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. Kim, I support his parents. Teachers? For his forgiveness!!! They attended the same class back in 2015. "Even though I'm older than Jonathan, I was still very young, too. They are perfectjust as God made them. Cruel and ignorant people like those kind of parents and those who write his story is untrue. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. I don't understand the concept of "gay culture". 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. Janet, thank you for the great letter. Many of them think this is a choice and we made it. I felt ashamed.I hope he can reconnect with his family and he and they can just love each other. That is something you've never done. Out of my 6 I did however kick one out after she hit me (we don't hit ANYONE in our home). Two consenting adults of the same gender are NO MORE engaging in criminal or deviant behavior when they act on their desires than straight couples are when they act on theirs, but rapists and pediphiles will always be committing a horrible and deviant crimes when they act on their impulses because there are NOT 2 consenting adults involved therefore making one person a helpless victim. My friends are my friends, no matter their orientation, it's their private life. You were in awe of the intensity.". We give birth to our children and bring them up in the best way that we can. [2][3] As a senior in 2012, he was the Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Not once did I ever change how I fell about them. He just died a few weeks ago --- estranged from almost everyone. "He's very, very loyal and conscientious.". I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. I would just like to say there are plenty of Christians--true Christians--who do not discriminate against the LGBT community. Allen is the son of Ira, the name of his mother is unknown. Richard said when he finally got custody of Jonathan at age 9, "he had a lot of anger issues." The . Or yes, you're a christian and are convinced homosexual acts are immoral, but do you really condemn homosexuals themselves? I guess that unfortunately, a large part of rejection comes from that. If you loaf or BS on the last play, I assume you'd be pretty pissed off.". 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. He sings and has a god given talent. He still holds Stone Bridge's record for rebounds in a game (28). "Too straight for the gays and too gay for the straights"? But gays should also stop to keep themselves aside. Allen married his wife Stephanie in 2005. Religion does affect people's viewpoints and prejudices.My adopted son once stole money from me and tried to blame the handyman. Jonathan Allen - Political Reporter and Senior Political Analyst - NBC Jonathan Allen: Brawl, Contract, Wife & Net Worth - Players Bio It's not a disease but it is a disorder. Their lives lacked stability, moving from one . Not me, I'd stand up to them even if I were not gay myself. Allen will settle on an agent soon after the CFP National Championship next week and go to a fitness camp to prepare for the NFL Combine. I will remain anonymous aswell to avoid drama. An incredibly small number of football players ever play in college, much less the NFL. It created an unnecessary fuss within the teams. Allen was a five-star recruit and was ranked amongst the top of his class. Katy Kellner Bio: Early Life, Husband, Baby Who Are Sonny and Renu Bhatia? In hindsight, Richard III said he and his dad were probably too hard on Jonathan. They were the parents of at least 5 daughters. He lived in Camden, Knox, Maine, United States in 1850. An inside move would have worked, but Allen often spun instead and still succeeded. Not because I understood what I was doing but because I wanted my parents love and didn't know how to get it. I guess that everyone should make a step in the right direction. The only one that stood at his bedside was my one brother who is a fundamentalist as well. There is little hope for the future of religion if it can't find a way to evolve. As long as I have an older brother, it really didn't matter, to be honest. 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. Hi Anon,You are right there are always 2 sides to a story. [23] After playing the defensive end position for the first three seasons of his career, Allen switched over to defensive tackle after the team's new defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio implemented a 4-3 defensive scheme. Attended church and were religiously active.At the age of 13 my mother found out I was gay. After hearing his story, I found the courage to come out to my parents, which resulted in me being kicked out on my birthday. 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. In 2019, Allen opened up to The Athletic about the year he spent homeless and in the foster-care system. It was then that he got mass recognition. Wake up to the day's most important news. "Tough times require tough people. [14] Even with the arthritis diagnosis, Allen was projected to be a first-round pick by analysts and scouts. Cuz I work on them. He's on the verge of being one of the first five players selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. I would take issue with your use of the word "stupid" though. And unfortunately as more people become enlightened, even more are becoming deliberately miss informed by anti-gay evangelical organizations who all share the same miss information.Many folks are still afraid to confront these bullies for fear of becoming their targets. Yes, I believe Jonathan was kicked out because he was gay and his parents are conservative Christians. "That was a good lesson: Don't give your secret away.". You bring up some very valid points and have given me good reason to stop and think. So i never plan to.tell them becuase they would probably do the exact same as this guys parents did!!! You state in your posted comment that you are not the perfect mom, but I would take exception to that. How many games does Jonathan Allen play? dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. As long as I had my brother, everything was good.". As the custody battle dragged out, the Allen brothers said they moved from hotel to hotel because of money. Part of HuffPost News. Even negative attention beat none at all. You are cute and charming and handsome and your singing voice is INCREDIBLE !! I too am coming into this late. "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? Sep 2017 - Present5 years 8 months. He was rated 5-star recruit and was also ranked top amongst his class. Thank you for taking the time to write such an eloquent and well thought out comment. Like you, I cannot wrap my mind around any parent throwing their child out for any reason. 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. Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. He is using his talent to become something and for me, I give him props for moving forward and starting a new beginning. Jonathan Allen Parents (Mother, Father Name) His Father's name is Richard Allen his mother's name is not known. "We're waiting on the bus because Jonathan's signing autographs for fans of the other team," West said. Love seething mom. You exposed your true feelings about gays Luis. If y'all want to know more ask I have information!! His mind was made up. Have you seen anyone there ever with him? Jonathan Allen - Wikipedia Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Allen and others you may know. But we fail to ever hear both sides of any story. Yes the evil wicked step monster everyone thinks immediately hearing you are a step mom! Following that, the two officially tied the knot in July of 2018. Jonathan Allen Family. 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). But this is a place where respectful, intelligent discussion is welcomed.You say: "being gay is not a problem some of each are very nice people and some of each are terrible "people", no matter they are gay or straight. I came out after I was out of my families control, which is probably a good thing. In fact she went through a terrible relationship while in S Carolina and we spoke several times a day. Gender identification disorder is real, although it has nothing to do with homosexuality. Who Are Sonny and Renu Bhatia? On January 16, 1995, Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama (United States). 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. Whether this god exists or not. I'm not wishing to be "anonymous," but I'm having trouble submitting this otherwise. It is the first time Jonathan Allen has been selected to NFLs annual All-star game. I would never have dreamed of disowning him, regardless of any circumstances, choices, mistakes, or preferences in his life. The judge found the children were "educationally neglected." Your perspective is invaluable. I mean he IS trying to win and remain a fan favorite. I just try to control what I can control.". 2023 NFL undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of prospect The brothers moved with Richard to the state of Washington before they all headed to Virginia for a more stable life. 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 . Jonathan Allen's Biography. I once asked her if she believed that AIDS was God's punishment for homosexuals, her answer - "absolutely". Jonathan Allen Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family What matters is a loving stepmother, Traci Allen, who got Jonathan back on track in school to catch up with his age group. Texas A&M's running back tried to cut him on the game's first play, so Allen knew he would launch when the back went low. 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!! I'm a retired RN and I worked for 12 years with a mother who had a son the same age as mine. 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! 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? 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'. 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He was not gay, but If he was, it would not have mattered. Does not matter anymore what his parents did. ! Discover Jonathan Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Tommy Fleetwood's Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. 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. Being gay is NOt a mental disorder, it is NOT a hormonal disorder, it is NO DISORDER at all. Come on, it is not, you all know that. Parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally, even when they make mistakes, and as a parent yourself Luis, you know kids mess up. A heterosexual who commits fornication has no space to judge a homosexual who does the same. A Tennessee native, Jonathan has been singing for as long as he can remember. My son, Adam, was killed on January 8, 2009. "This statement is where you go off the rails Luis and completely give yourself away. Give them a chance to warrant the response you and the rest of this country are giving them.