It touched me too. It is the issue, not his shenanigans. Hecurrently lives in Anniston, Alabama. He touched my soul, no matter what he did or didn't do this is all about his talent and he can sing. His parents don't have a voice in this story just yet, Seething Mom.It's been twelve days since this story broke. He is my son, and I love him and am proud of him and will stand by his side proudly. But expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler went too far. Life was just normal, being gay was not a shame, but it wasn't something that defined me ! "[Allen] really liked Tech and he took offense to that," Thompson said. This is a homecoming for Jon, who won the Dirksen and Hume awards as a reporter for CQ -- the first place he worked in Washington. 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. 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? He will make his L.A. debut at Rockwell Table and Stage on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Anonymous saying maybe his story isn't true. 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. "She made us study at the dinner table for two hours after school.". Try it, as any straight people, all those things will come first in their mind ! And if you know something most scientists in the world don't know, then you need to show us the results of your years of scientific research and study because as of today, there is absolutely NO scientific consensus on why some people are born gay. "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? Love your kids and know how truly blessed you are, if they love you back. Hope they find the help they (apparently) "need.". You can believe whatever makes it easier for you. It created an unnecessary fuss within the teams. At the age of eight, both he and his brother were taken away by child protective services. I wish you nothing but success and stardom !!!!!! 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. And more importantly, so what? I refused. And when challenged, zie merely deflects.Here's the thing, anon, Allen went on national television and said everything he said with his name attached to it. No one knew quite what to make of Allen when he first showed up at Stone Bridge midway through his freshman year. He was adopted at birth by my first wife and me. Didnt mean to get so lobg winded, and I know my comment isnt really on topic, but I just wanted everyone to take a moment and think before you speak or type for that matter. But Thompson came to realize he had a different type of person on his hands, one who simply needed to be allowed to play. My parents went to their graves, distanced from All their children in the end.They missed out on the wonderful adults we became, and all to please a God they never saw or spoke to. [11][12][13] ESPN ranked him the second best defensive lineman behind Myles Garrett. I'm not wishing to be "anonymous," but I'm having trouble submitting this otherwise. Alain in Canada says: - Its all for show, they all want the money!!! When you have kids, there is no manual to go by, or a step by step list to follow to make sure you do everything correctly. ! The victims range in age from 4 months to 12 years; their father, Jonathan Allen, has been charged with felony torture and child abuse. I wonder if I am being too cynical but if you do a Google search for him, the first 5 pages of results are all titled "Gay Singer who was kicked out by his parents kills it on AGT" or variations therefore.So the public and media has picked on 3 things in this order.1. This article will cover important details about the well-known celebritythose ranging from his early life to his professional career. The results were, that I spoiled them and did not discipline them enough, or discipline them consistently. 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. ! "Initially, he really wanted to go because he didn't like the [Alabama] rotation," Richard said. Yes, of course you love your gay son or daughter, but as a christian, do you really condone homosexual acts themselves? But who are you to judge your neighbor? She loves my man, she considers him as her own son, homosexuality is not a problem. Jonathan Allen with his father, stepmother and two younger siblings. My heart goes out to everyone who has come here and spoken from experience. Your words really hit home for me and I am sure many others.I am so glad you found peace. Hi Seething mom,I believe that your reaction to Luiz is unfair but I understand your gist. What and how he chooses to live it and say it, is of no interest to me. Considering the fact that no one has gone on record to say "What he says is wrong and here is how I know," I'm inclined to believe him.So here's my question for you, anon, are you willing to drop the cloak and dagger and step into the light? Thank you Elna. The most common one used is the KING JAMES version. Allen and his father considered the pros and cons of going to Alabama. dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. Jonathan Allen is 6-3 (190 cm) tall. Thank You for you kind words and for this page. "Too straight for the gays and too gay for the straights"? Jonathan Allen Wife. After the plethora of injuries, Jonathan Allen returned for the 2018 season and soon starred in all 16 games. "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. !!! Safe to say the parents don't have many supporters for their actions! Love for the greatest gift we will ever receive as parents should always be unconditional. His monthly salary ranges anywhere from $80,000 to $85,000. 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. It's the power of sharing stories and how that impacts people's lives and how that kind of gives people hope, hearing about other people's stories and what they're going through. His stock began to decline after teams became concerned when he was diagnosed with arthritis in one of his shoulders and had surgery on both, two weeks before the combine. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Does not matter anymore what his parents did. They brought all of their children up in the Christian Faith. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The videos that have gone viral now show the two of them talking at first. Part of HuffPost News. Alabama's Jonathan Allen has had a lot to smile about this season. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. Jonathan Allen, co-author of the New York Times-bestselling Clinton biography "HRC," has covered Congress, the White House and elections over the past 15 years. I don't agree with the gay lifestyle. "He did like you've probably seen a thousand times with Alabama -- the slap, the swim and he probably moved me three feet," West said. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. What matters most to Allen is a brother, Richard III, who's seven years older and was always his protector. I am also going to post this anonymously. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. This statement hints at the possibility that you believe gays "choose" their sexual orientation. He would never play another play and everyone would remember him by that play.". I think we all know there is almost always two sides to a story. You need only call. Careless actions aside, they kept loving me, to their last breath, and my siblings and their offspring continue to this day ( I am quickly approaching age 60). Have you seen anyone there ever with him? Hi, I stumbled across this blog yesterday and decided to comment. 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.". Your perspective is invaluable. I don't know how to say it any other way but a rage. And that ladies and gentleman is why God made his adoptive parents barren. 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. And the brawl between two of their players is another fuss for them to answer. 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? Virginia Tech was concerned about his weight. Thompson couldn't believe how often Allen spun correctly into a running back or quarterback at the precise moment needed. His mind was made up. The player has repeatedly stated that he wants to find his mother, whom he lost contact with since his third grade. ", "2017 NFL Draft rankings: Top prospects by position", "Top 32 Prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft", "Jonathan Allen Draft and Combine Prospect Profile", "2017 Draft Scout Jonathan Allen, Alabama NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile", "Alabama NFL roundup: Jonathan Allen records first sacks of career", "Jonathan Allen Diagnosed with Lisfranc Injury, Could Miss 3-4 Weeks", "Redskins Place Jonathan Allen On Injured Reserve, Sign A.J. He's just different.". 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!! On Dec. 8, Allen joined PepsiCo. He married Keziah Hammond on 12 March 1782, in Kittery, York, Maine, United States. Jonathan's parents kicked him out on his eighteenth birthday, and haven't seen him since. And my gut tells me that Jonathan Allen's sexual orientation probably played a big role in his parents decision to throw him out. 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. Almost all the guys we put in Division I have gone on to start. Most of the people don't care at all if you are gay or not. See we all have a choice to make everyday. On January 16, 1995, Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama (United States). To defend their actions is plain despicable and a great many of you ought to be a shamed of yourselves, and I truly pray that many of you anonymous posters attacking Jonathan relentlessly and defending the parents never have children as you clearly have no hearts. "I had to take a step back to make a decision myself. Josh's parents instilled work ethic in their children by encouraging them to participate in cultivating their 2000-acre farm. 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. These people are down right scarey. I would love him, love him, LOVE HIM!!! !What I meant was, if they start doing REAL stupid, dumb and irresponsible, naughty things [not average teenage nonsense-like all kids do] I mean acting out in a cry for helpThere is no such thing as a bad child ~ it is bad parenting! One of my pastors - back years ago now - said "hurt people HURT PEOPLE," and "the Christian church is the only institution that shoots it's wounded.". But my problem with most of your comments is this. 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. Allen listened politely, but it became obvious he didn't care much what we thought (see above re: ambitious, curious, contrarian and headstrong). When Jonathan Allen was born on 1 September 1818, in Wayne, Webster Township, Wayne, Indiana, United States, his father, Hugh Allen, was 33 and his mother, Frances Morton, was 26. True or not, his point hit home for me in recent years with the realization that the (subjective) experience is irrelevant when there's politics involved. Its a horrible decision to have to make, but when the welfare of their young daughter is at stake, you have to make it. 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. My neighbor, who is a church going woman is very biased. What if everyone depends on him to make the goal-line stop and that one play is how he'll be remembered? Jonathan's behaviours before the adoptive parents kicked him out may certainly have been less than exemplary, and I won't argue that point. I used to live in Nashville, TN, and being that the South is also known as the "Bible Belt", it is extremely frowned upon to be anything other than a regular Sunday Church Goer.
