Meet Sister Elena And Juliya Medvedeva, Who Is Jordan Haines? Hard to believe this guy was able to get that level of training on his own. Thank you. It's not acceptable for me, especially because God is supposed to love everyone ! He deserves much much better than a couple of stupid peoples. He achieved this during the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. [17] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $11.59 million, on May 11, 2017. The star defense, Jonathan Allen, has an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million. 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. And the brawl between two of their players is another fuss for them to answer. Yes, I believe Jonathan was kicked out because he was gay and his parents are conservative Christians. "She made us study at the dinner table for two hours after school.". All those situations are mental disorders. Not sure when I look at how we all behave, being his fruit and all? I've already sent you my phone number and email address via your website." Either he speaks truth or, as a previous poster postulates, it's a set-up for the big happy family reconciliation.But I too have seen this story too many times. 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. 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! "He just played with an absolute rage that is unmatched with anything I've seen. I guess that unfortunately, a large part of rejection comes from that. Or yes, you're a christian and are convinced homosexual acts are immoral, but do you really condemn homosexuals themselves? Not once did I ever change how I fell about them. The best defensive player in college football wonders about his mother. Jonathan Allen smiled last week when he heard his father's mantra repeated to him. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | I really do not care of his past. Richard said a couple NFL general managers advised that Allen would take a big risk by returning for potentially little gain. Being gay doesn't mean that you have to wear gayness like a suit. [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. The book has quickly become required reading inside and outside the Beltway. 12:14 pm ET. Wouldn't it be 'amazing' if he wins AGT and 'miraculously' his parents come round to accepting his sexual orientation. Like numerous footballers in the United States, Allen too played the game during his college life at Alabama. 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. Stone Bridge High School Jonathan's anger problems helped in one area: He showed flashes at a young age of being a special. Hi Bradley, Thank you for taking the time to comment. Cuz I work on them. But the past shows how Allen reached this point. As a mom of 3 children, I cannot even imagine how horrible losing one of them would be.I wavered a bit on publishing your comment with your private information in it. He was a great guy and on the field he kind of turned into a different guy -- in a good way.". I praised my daughter often for the courage she had to not just address middle school and high school drama as a straight person but as bi with not giving one rats ass what anyone thought! I have witnessed first hand a parent that HAD to kick her child out of her home and distance him from their family. My surroundings are created by God so they make for perfect worship. 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 $33,142,235. Often the word "incest" is thrown in for good measure as well. "He complained about it an awful lot. 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. I have to wonder though if the fact that Jonathan is gay has anything to do with the level of judgment and disdain he is getting or with the harshness of his parents actions. Until u have been in that situation, of not feeling safe and secure in your own home, do not say that under absoltely no circumstances would you ever kick your child out. And, he was ranked as the best defensive tackle by Sports Illustrated. "[Allen] really liked Tech and he took offense to that," Thompson said. I suppose you and I were on the same page to begin with so I knew exactly what you were saying. I have 3 young men in my life that I spent all of my time with. 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. Who cares if he fabricated the story or not! I refused to give her solace in this last moment because she still insisted her belief in what she did as "Right".Before you go and judge me for my actions concerning my Mother, I must state I am an Atheist. Contestant Jonathan Allen took to the stage of "America's Got Talent" last night to display some seriously operatic pipes. 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. Richard said he focused on educating his children because he knows the statistics. The elder of the 2 gay children has lived with his wonderful partner for around 6 years now, however his parents do not treat him equally with his siblings, almost like he isn't worthy, so sad. An incredibly small number of football players ever play in college, much less the NFL. My sister upon finding out my daughter married a guy said she'd been praying my daughter would change her ways. [30] Allen punched teammate Daron Payne on the sideline during a blowout Monday Night Football loss to the Cowboys in Week 16. And honestly, I would think Jonathan's story would have been checked out before his appearance on the show. He knew he was good in football, not in an arrogant way, but he knew he was going on to college. 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. He is gay and thats not a hidden fact. one of them, just like Johno was kicked out of his home becuase his parents thought he was a shameful disgrace. Tensions began on the Washington Football Team after Jonathan Allen broke into a fight with Daron Payne. Josh's parents instilled work ethic in their children by encouraging them to participate in cultivating their 2000-acre farm. 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. It saddens me that this seems to have become the case. But I am here to tell you that there is truth to both sides of the story. I would never have dreamed of disowning him, regardless of any circumstances, choices, mistakes, or preferences in his life. 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. Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns, a teammate at Stone Bridge, joked that he wanted popcorn on the bench to watch Allen's plays. My parents - as was said by someone else here recently - disagreed with the fact that I am same-gender oriented (my choice of words, even as young as a 16 y/o), yet always let me know that I was/am loved by them, regardless. But Thompson came to realize he had a different type of person on his hands, one who simply needed to be allowed to play. You say: "So, if Jonathan Allen did stole things from his parents he might be a bad person either he's gay or not. I had friends who told me to be very carreful with a friend they have because he was "super homophobic". 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. Wishful forgetting is my newest album LIKE my TUNES? I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. I too am coming into this late. Today I don't attend church but live a Christian life. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Maybe they regret it now, maybe not. After the plethora of injuries, Jonathan Allen returned for the 2018 season and soon starred in all 16 games. My son, Adam, was killed on January 8, 2009. [10] He was ranked as the top defensive tackle by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Focus, and NFLDraftScout.com. Thompson couldn't believe how often Allen spun correctly into a running back or quarterback at the precise moment needed. Does not matter anymore what his parents did. Poor mama, this blog's keeping you busy. The most common one used is the KING JAMES version. look him straight in the eye and say this, or are you to much of a coward?Thanks: John. Later, he underwent surgery and was placed on an injured reserve in October 2017. Life was just normal, being gay was not a shame, but it wasn't something that defined me ! 2 talking about this. 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. Some children are born with ovaries AND testes. BUT if he were my son, I would not have kicked him out. I may not be gay, but I have a son who is and I love him so much it hurts. What happened? 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? If this ends up creating problems for you, please let me know and I will take the private info out.And lastly, you are a wonderful dad, your son was so blessed to have you, and I can imagine that seeing this amazing and talented young man, Jonathan, tell his story must have been especially painful for you. I can only imagine what Jonathan went through. "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? Payne, then, jabbed a finger into the side of Allens head, who was unaware of what was going to happen. Besides just the base value, the contract also included a signing bonus of $30 million, a guaranteed amount of $35,642,235, and an average annual salary of $18 million. Other offers slowly started to come in. However, he was soon diagnosed with arthritis in one of his shoulders. 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. 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. "Jonathan's version of this was he was told to play every play as if it's the last play of the Super Bowl and everybody is depending on him to make the game-winning stop at the goal line," Richard said. He is my son, and I love him and am proud of him and will stand by his side proudly. For his forgiveness!!! Why would Jonathan get on national tv and lie? Allen lost his cool after a long resistance of Payne poking his head. "He was like a traveling sideshow.". I love this boys voice !! Most of the people don't care at all if you are gay or not. However. as a parent that is placing a roof over their heads past the age of 18 it was MY rules or move. And it is here that I think you are very wrong. Repent of your own sin, seek out your son, and love him unconditionally, as Christ loves you. To him I say, "If you ever need to talk to a veteran dad, I'm there for you. The judge found the children were "educationally neglected." First of all I wish as I am sure Mark before me does that the writer of this blog had been my mother. 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. Being gay is NOt a mental disorder, it is NOT a hormonal disorder, it is NO DISORDER at all. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. "He's realistic to know he probably would never win, but he was a little disappointed not to be a finalist.". Allen throws a punch. I just AM straight. But he just wanted to be with everybody, and since he was there, he worked, which I appreciated.". I am struck by the cruel irony of being a surviving parent who would give the remaining years of his life for just one more day with his son while other parents choose to discard their children like they are trash. This week I talked with 21-year-old singer Jonathan Allen, who touched our hearts singing his way into the semifinals on. He just died a few weeks ago --- estranged from almost everyone. So forgive my skepticism since you provided no links to back up your claims. Pathetic, simply pathetic. [19] In Week 6, he suffered a Lisfranc injury against the San Francisco 49ers. I am glad you came by Timothy, we welcome all opinions, but it is nice when they are a little less angry and a little more thought provoking. You were in awe of the intensity.". And again, if Jonathan's story is a total fabrication, then where are his parents? 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. I believe in the context in which you used it, a more appropriate word would be "ignorant". But there's nothing like your mom, you know?". 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. That is something you've never done. So it happens all the time, to the rich, middle class and poor. This article will cover important details about the well-known celebritythose ranging from his early life to his professional career. Moving on, their friendship slowly turned into romantic, and it did not take long for them to start a relationship. And gay who are "clichs" are just a LARGE minority. There is NOTHING that would make me even consider disowning my son. Since the show wrapped, Jonathan has become a YouTube sensation, with over 7 million views and counting. I did not, for even an instant, consider tossing him out so I have a problem believing that was the reason, even if Jonathan did do it. "When Jon says to do something like that, kids listen. I'm the mum of 4 kids, 2 straight & 2 gay. Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Allen and others you may know. Jonathan Allen signed a four-year contract with the Washington Football Team. 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. It took studying the history of religion as an adult, not just Christianity, to begin clearing my mind and body of it's teachings, and I still suffer it's side affects at the age of 64. Jonathan has a God given talent and kudos that his parents supported it! Only because I find it humorous that you use that as an excuse not to believe an individual. Have you seen anyone there ever with him? There is little hope for the future of religion if it can't find a way to evolve. Good luck with law school. Richard, a nuclear biological chemical specialist in the Army, got deployed to South Korea and then was based in Fort Lewis near Tacoma, Washington. 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. Being gay has a biological basis and is as such different; just like red hair or beautuful eyes or whatever is coded as hardware.Calling homosexuality a disease is by all definitions incorrect, and I'm sure Luis would agree. Jonathan Allen with his father, stepmother and two younger siblings. I am a Christian. I realize I am responsible, as the parent, for the fact that they are very disrespectful, but in my defense, I did not know any better. says about his parents kicking him out because of his sexuality, then they are most likely insecure, or angry for whatever odious reason. This statement hints at the possibility that you believe gays "choose" their sexual orientation. West said Allen simply smiled and then fans stuck around afterward to meet him and get a photo. Thompson compared it to the time in high school Allen leaped over three personal protectors to block a punt. "It pisses me off. Too bad most everything he said is a lie. My husband and I had to grapple with our son's new reality when he came out, but never in our wildest dreams would we have thrown him out to fend for himself. And thank you for your measured approach. He played college football at Alabama, where he won several defensive player of the year awards during his 2016 season in addition to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. Jonathan Allen with his father, stepmother and two younger siblings. ! I chose a long time ago that I was always going to treat everyone the same, even if that left me feeling uncomfortable. What i choose is to not live a lie!! This reminds me of the 'witch' hunt, when daycare people were accused of molesting children & Devil worship. Sadly like Mark, your stories are all too common. I watched this is agt and i cried, it was so emotional then i did a bit of research and stumbled across this blog. I would still help and guide him to stay close to God who loves us, in spite of us, and to him help to find his life employment so he can support himself instead of living on the streets. 'Buzz' Allen. Regards me. but that doesn't mean we should sit back and let it be. Welcome Minx. 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? [15], The Washington Redskins selected Allen in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft. So my father threw me out because I was not planned and disinherited me because I was gay. if he did horrible acts like anon says then he can say he is sorry and they can forgive him that. If his parents choose not to come forward and try to become a family once again, then it's their choice, but Jonathon now has choices as well. 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. Seething Mom Bravo to you for believe in the good of each person and for speak and fight for the rights of each person. The "wow" plays Allen displayed in high school showed up in a big way during 2016, especially his "Superman" sack against Texas A&M. He married Permelia Andrews about 1820, in Matinicus Island, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox, Maine, United States. "This statement is where you go off the rails Luis and completely give yourself away. Hi Luis, I am publishing your comment even though you have said some things with which I vehemently disagree (and a few things with which I agree). You are all in my prayers. In fact she went through a terrible relationship while in S Carolina and we spoke several times a day. 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. But it's the one people keep in their mind. I did not break off contact because of their sexual orientation. Love seething mom. Whoever this is is trying to spread his lies all around the Internet. In therapeutic settings, it's called an intervention, although what you just describe is a couple of steps behind a standard intervention. He isn't gay, but if he was, I would welcome his partner as I would a daughter in law. You have entered an incorrect email address! That should have read "Topekas.". As a White House reporter for Bloomberg and the former White House bureau chief for Politico, Jonathan Allen, BA (GVPT) '98, knows Washington inside and out. A heterosexual who commits fornication has no space to judge a homosexual who does the same. Have you contacted his family and asked if Jonathan's accusations were honest? Jonathan kept his grades up, though at one point in high school, his grades slipped and his dad threatened to remove him from the team. Richard III said they lost touch with their father for a period of time. (Smartphones are not always smart!). if his parents want to keep their privacy and not comment then so be it. Washington coach Ron Rivera stated that it all stemmed from the frustration of the three-game losing streak and more. Amen to that Melinda E. and welcome. The present and future are bright for Allen. And I promise you will regret it for the rest of your selfish lives!!! With all the different personalities, religions, and beliefs in the universe, there is no wonder why people are so hateful. That would decrease his chances drastically. This week I talked with 21-year-old singer Jonathan Allen, who touched our hearts singing his way into the semifinals on America's Got Talent. How does it help to try to discuss the tough times he and his brother shared with his biological mother before she lost custody? His audition performance has been called the most emotional audition ever in the show's history. Allen quickly made an impression. 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. These people are down right scarey. Thank you Elna. Believe me this is just the beginning of his career and I wish him luck in the competition. [5] He committed to play college football for the University of Alabama.[6][7]. He is adorable and a great singer. 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. Nobody has a perfect past. Lori, my heart broke reading your comment. What matters is a military father, Richard Allen, who let the boys play football only if they got straight A's and pushed Jonathan hard to have the discipline and work ethic that makes him one of Nick Saban's favorite players ever. Regardless he is one of lawrenceburgs own and we continue to support him. Hmm, surely mainstream, peak viewing time TV could not be that devious? What if everyone depends on him to make the goal-line stop and that one play is how he'll be remembered?