Allen wholeheartedly committed to the game of football during his college. Allen, born in Alabama, and his brother, Richard Allen III, were initially raised by their mother after their parents divorced when Jonathan was 3. 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!! Whoever this is is trying to spread his lies all around the Internet. To be gay is an hormonal disorder. Allen considered that so many times growing up as he turned rage from his childhood into becoming the best defensive player in college football. His mind was made up. "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. On Dec. 8, Allen joined PepsiCo. Jonathan Allen Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Hi Bradley, Thank you for taking the time to comment. "When Jon says to do something like that, kids listen. 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. Calling Paedophilia a disease as well. I think we all know there is almost always two sides to a story. "I had to take a step back to make a decision myself. It's not the same of course, but thank goodness there are people in the world that will be there when your own aren't.Just look out for the Christian Right Anti gay Organizations. Your story has some parallels with my son's story. I am so very so for how they treated you. He is my son, and I love him and am proud of him and will stand by his side proudly. Hi, I'm Luis from Portugal.I'm straight and have 4 kids.For me being gay is not a problem, I work with both straight and gay people and some of each are very nice people and some of each are terrible "people", no matter they are gay or straight.One of my kids is a gifted boy and his life hasn't been easy many times because he's different.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.But in this particular case I have a question for all of you:Would your attitude be different if he, instead of saying he was kicked out because he's gay, said he has been kicked out because he stole money from his parents and he stole his father's truck?Sometimes people can be very cynical.To be gay is acceptable for today's societies because it is politically correct to say and act like that.Would people say the same if someone said he was a pedophile? Johno's parents are horrible parents, even if it was his decision to leave they shouldnt have let him. But on the good side, the two are adamant about not letting this linger any further. Jonathan Allen Parents (Mother, Father Name) His Father's name is Richard Allen his mother's name is not known. I as 44 year old mom of two STUNNING GIRLS (23)and(26) years old would not/could not IN MY WILDEST DREAMS imagine showing either one of them 'where the door is' EVER! I refuse to live my life being someone I am not for the sake of those that fear me, irrationally.How can any religion speak of truth while they denies others the right to live in truth.I'm 64 and my own loving and respectful relationship has lasted 30 years, I'd not give it up even for a God I could see and feel, and I would not expect a loving and all powerful God to ask such a thing of me.If a God worth worshiping, exists, than it's expressed in this young man's voice, as well as in his wish to be honest and to live as who he is, not what we expect him to be, out of sheer ignorance and biblical prejudice. Allen signed a four-year contract extension on July 2021 for $72 million. He married Keziah Hammond on 12 March 1782, in Kittery, York, Maine, United States. He was a great guy and on the field he kind of turned into a different guy -- in a good way.". What is the point in asking for "the right for indifference", if it's to run to a gay bar, where there will be only gays, talking about gay things, all the time ?I'm gay, and never think in terms of being gay or being straight. 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. Why in the world would i.choose to live a.life filled.with judgement!! Does not matter anymore what his parents did. I chose a long time ago that I was always going to treat everyone the same, even if that left me feeling uncomfortable. He was rated 5-star recruit and was also ranked top amongst his class. How I know? I thought to myself, indeed, please do spare me the wrath of this being I neither see nor hear. One behavior involves a victim and perpetrator, and the other involves 2 consenting adults. One reason he took that major is he doesn't want to be a millionaire NFL player who eventually ends up broke. Sometimes when people come to football games, they try to get into the school to look at that. Allen's intensity was also evident in high school basketball while he averaged 11 points and eight rebound per game. 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? He married Permelia Andrews about 1820, in Matinicus Island, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox, Maine, United States. Madelyn Allen's harrowing text to parents to warn them before - The Sun Similar to many young couples, the two first met in the University, in their case, the University of Alabama. Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. If they've got one to tell, they should step out and tell it now because their silence only lends credibility to their son's version of events. When they were younger, Allen used to tell his brother he would play for the Crimson Tide. He is using his talent to become something and for me, I give him props for moving forward and starting a new beginning. But there's nothing like your mom, you know?". You say: "So, if Jonathan Allen did stole things from his parents he might be a bad person either he's gay or not. 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). Today she is 24 and thanks me for expecting so much from her and resents her actions. 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. [9] Allen went on to win the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lombardi Award for his performance in the 2016 season. Appalling they can't accept the child 'they created"! Jonathan Allen | Los Angeles CA - Facebook [8] As a junior in 2015, Allen started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide, who won the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship over the Clemson Tigers by a score of 4540. I pray he goes far in the entertainment world! I cried when he sang! I wish I hadn't waited till I said things that I did out of anger, I wish that I had tried more options, earlier. Love for the greatest gift we will ever receive as parents should always be unconditional. I think it's going to be a great organization, and I'm really excited. "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? Jonathan Allen (1780 - 1815) - Genealogy Josh's parents instilled work ethic in their children by encouraging them to participate in cultivating their 2000-acre farm. You need only call. [17] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $11.59 million, on May 11, 2017. I seethe because there are people who preach hatred and discrimination towards gays yet claim to be "good" and "loving" Christians. It obviously worked, unfortunately. Later, he underwent surgery and was placed on an injured reserve in October 2017. This mini-brawl can be considered frustrations boiling over after an inferior defensive series for the Washington team. Allen then switched over to defensive tackle after playing the defensive end position for the first three seasons of his career. "No idea where she lives. Obviously, this wasn't my choice, but due to their belief system, they couldn't have me around. 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. See we all have a choice to make everyday. 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. 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. Allen listened politely, but it became obvious he didn't care much what we thought (see above re: ambitious, curious, contrarian and headstrong). You do not look at gay people as different, like your son. Neighbors? 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. I believe God made me and other gay people for his own reasons, maybe to test our strengths. Richard III said they lost touch with their father for a period of time. I watched this is agt and i cried, it was so emotional then i did a bit of research and stumbled across this blog. His parents kicked him out for being gay3. fake christians gotta love em.only they will be forgiven. Bottom line, I believe homosexuals and heterosexuals are equal in the sight of God and both are bound by the same laws. "I would only take issue with the broadness of your acccusation. I get a lot of heat from trolls who come to this blog and take issue with my anger and disgust towards most organized religion. 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). This performance has been called the most emotional audition ever in the show's history. "I wanted to make sure even though my dad wasn't there, I was there for Jonathan and being the best big brother I can be. I am very curiious about the parents as well. The judge found the children were "educationally neglected." Renee, Hello,My name is Mark Raymond Davis, I am 46 years old and I am here to tell the rest of the story.I have read all the comments concerning Jonathan. However, even as Anon #1 and Anon #2 pointed out, regardless of discrepancies in Jonathan's family, it is no reason to kick out a kid.Obviously, I had my occasional arguments with my family. Because like it or not, he has only begun a very rewarding career. Our job is to love, nurture, and give our children the tools they need to be lovely, contributing members of the world. Your thoughtful letter was indeed timely in my situation. Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne get into in on the sideline. But we fail to ever hear both sides of any story. I had a neighbor once that told me that she would place het child in faith based therapy if they came out to her. Richard said when he finally got custody of Jonathan at age 9, "he had a lot of anger issues." He was kicked out of his house at 18 years old for being gay but came to the show on season eight to show his parents what they were missing out on. I too am coming into this late. Please don't be so hard on yourself.thanks for writing.