He was named first-team All-SEC after recording 33 tackles and 5.5 sacks. I am very curiious about the parents as well. Every single night you will cry and regret leaving your in rebel gifted son. So my father threw me out because I was not planned and disinherited me because I was gay. It is stories like yours coupled with the fact that my husband and I have a gay son we dearly love that I started this blog. "He wasn't scared. 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. 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). And it is here that I think you are very wrong. Janet expected allot because she knew we could succeed! That position was filled, so Stone Bridge tried Allen on the defensive line. Oh well, I guess thats enough preaching, what do I know? Regards me. I would just like to say there are plenty of Christians--true Christians--who do not discriminate against the LGBT community. He deserves much much better than a couple of stupid peoples. Other offers slowly started to come in. The family doesn't know where she is. First of all I wish as I am sure Mark before me does that the writer of this blog had been my mother. At the age of eight, both he and his brother were taken away by child protective services. The Allen brothers had to get straight A's to play football. Allen, then, lost his cool and swung through Paynes head before being separated by other members of the defensive line and the coach sitting nearby. 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. I bet you haven't. What matters is today and what will bring for him tomorrow. I'm Joel Johnson, co-founder of the National Crisis Intervention Training Institute. That's all, Hi everyone. He was not gay, but If he was, it would not have mattered. He then signed a four-year rookie contract on May 11, 2017, for a whopping sum of $11.59 million. Starting as a drummer, because he thought it would annoy his parents the most, he began picking up everything else that interested him. I just stumbled across your blog when I was researching a bit about Jonathan. Jonathan Allen Leads Meet & Greet With Children of Fallen Patriots After reading all the pros and cons comments, I'm bewildered that so many people refuse to name themselves. Or yes, you're a christian and are convinced homosexual acts are immoral, but do you really condemn homosexuals themselves? Does not matter anymore what he did in his past. Respect. 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. I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. 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. The 'odd' text prompted Madelyn's family to call the cops, sparking an investigation Credit: Facebook/Jonathan Allen. For more information, visit jonathanallenmusic.com. Thank you for your lovely words of wisdom. I like jonathen allen and his music. [26][27], On December 13, 2021, he was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, but placed back on the active roster five days later. 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. Everything you've got to do is hard. Anonymous saying maybe his story isn't true. i am a mother of an 8 yr old boy and God only knows his future. They are most likely directing their insecurities towards him in a twisted way, because that is probably all they know how to do. Many people are eager to know their favorite personalities personal life, so Jonathan Allen 's Parents are the most searched topic on the internet. Jonathan Allen (1780 - 1815) - Genealogy I now live on the other side of the country and my family is made up of friends. Thank you. Reporters got their raises & Pulitzers. Jonathan Allen Profiles | Facebook If not God has certainly blessed Jonathan with millions of supporters around the world that has brought him great healing. Out of my 6 I did however kick one out after she hit me (we don't hit ANYONE in our home). I would take issue with your use of the word "stupid" though. Madelyn Allen's harrowing text to parents to warn them before - The Sun This season, Allen showed even more diversity by being able to play inside and outside while holding the point of attack and rushing the passer. Or a rapist? He was thrown out because he was gay and no other reason in my experiences. The past shows how he carefully and diligently crafted his career with focus and planning that was missing from his early years when he was filled with rage. This is common knowledge to anyone that hung around him back then and was a pretty big gossip topic at the time. As for finding peace. You state in your posted comment that you are not the perfect mom, but I would take exception to that. I just wanted to come on here and say something simple.Whether or not you believe that Jonathan did what is claimed, let's be sure to remember that this was a teenager responding to the irrational, in-compassionate decision of two adults to decide that their child was lesser because of his sexuality.As a gay man who was kicked out of the house several times even before I was 18, I can assure you, teens won't respond like respectable adults when their parents show them hate. Maybe This young man Jonathan did wrong things, maybe he has a loving, supporting parents. Sorry for spelling errors above as i couldn't figure out how to edit in previewing. 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. Who are Jonathan Allens Parents? Jonathan Allen Biography, Parents Name The star defense, Jonathan Allen, has an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million. I'm 37, I'm gay, and I NEVER had to face homophobia. 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. 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 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. Allen married his wife Stephanie in 2005. Allen was projected to be one of the top five picks in the NFL draft when he came off his college at Alabama. I had a neighbor once that told me that she would place het child in faith based therapy if they came out to her. Sep 2017 - Present5 years 8 months. To be gay is an hormonal disorder. It would mean a lot [to talk to her]. I spent my 17th birthday on the streets of the small town of Aiken South Carolina. We give birth to our children and bring them up in the best way that we can. I recently came out to all my friends and i was honestly expecting them to hate me considering that they are the athletic frat guy types!! (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. I am a Christian. You do not look at gay people as different, like your son. Latest on Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN This guy is now one of my best friend ! One school that didn't offer until much later in the process was Virginia Tech. We all make mistakes everyday, and we all have to live with decisions we have made. Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Allen and others you may know. I grew up a long time ago when it was almost a crime to be gay. These people are down right scarey. Regardless he is one of lawrenceburgs own and we continue to support him. Shame on the so-called churches that continue to do horrible damage to families by condemning, demeaning, and spreading hatred towards their gay children in the name of God. "Every one kind of stops there if they haven't seen it before and know Jon went here," said Ben West, Allen's high school basketball coach. How does it help to try to discuss the tough times he and his brother shared with his biological mother before she lost custody? To paint all of society with intolerance is unfair. I just cannot fathom how painful rejection by one's own family can be. Jonathan Allen - Football - University of Alabama Athletics 2016 Football Roster Kent Gidley Pause 93 Jonathan Allen Position DL Height 6-3 Weight 291 Class Senior Hometown Leesburg, Va. High School Stone Bridge Bio Related Stats Historical Moments Biography 2016 (Senior) if his parents want to keep their privacy and not comment then so be it. 10 children rescued from horrible living conditions in Fairfield And it's obvious that some people posting here are just plain old homophobic, and are trying to throw anything that will stick to discredit him or defend his parents actions. They aren't your average Christians, but they have much power and influence over the average Christians. Many of us, myself included, have friends and family who are are part of this community, and we love and cherish them. I came out after I was out of my families control, which is probably a good thing. Why would I do that? She is just sad because she knows perfectly that she will never be able to talk about that with her people at the church She respects me and I respect her need to be a part of something powerful, so it's a relief to see that some people can mix faith and respect ! Neighbors? 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. smack across the face. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Golfer Harry Hall Wife- Relationship Who Is Akili Roberson? The word "Christian" should not be synonymous with "bigoted" or "narrow-minded." Thompson compared it to the time in high school Allen leaped over three personal protectors to block a punt. But I'd go just a bit farther and say that no child should have to grow up with what we grew up with. 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. Jonathan Allen Parents (Mother, Father Name) His Father's name is Richard Allen his mother's name is not known. I wish people would at least research biology with an open mind before commenting on issues like this. My kids know they can talk to me about ANYTHING. almost to a fault.. lol. I'm the mum of 4 kids, 2 straight & 2 gay. We can only do our best, and hope we learn from our mistakes. Come on, it is not, you all know that. 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? we all have both, still a person will flourish in life if people would just say something nice. "I will not promise to change my reaction to the use of these words when discussing gays - they have no legitimate place in the conversation other than to conflate being gay with something repulsive, evil or sick. Jonathan Allen(Source: Wikimedia Commons). Love seething mom. I am a Christian, and I don't believe the bible condemns homosexuals, it condemns homosexual acts. He was such a good athlete that, as a senior, he set a school record in the discus with a 147-foot throw and won the district championship. He's alone and that in itself is sad. Allen and his father considered the pros and cons of going to Alabama. Jonathan Allen (born January 16, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). I don't feel different, because I am NOT different. To this I can only say thank goodness that I was raised in a liberal state. Thank you for your input Melinda. From homeless to hero: Childhood trauma inspired Redskins' Jonathan 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. Not me, I'd stand up to them even if I were not gay myself. So i never plan to.tell them becuase they would probably do the exact same as this guys parents did!!! 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? Thompson couldn't believe how often Allen spun correctly into a running back or quarterback at the precise moment needed. Maybe some people need a cold shower, maybe it will help them get rid of their tunnel vision. "I bristle at this statement. fake christians gotta love em.only they will be forgiven. In hindsight, Richard III said he and his dad were probably too hard on Jonathan. I believe God made me and other gay people for his own reasons, maybe to test our strengths.