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CrossFit exec fired after supporting Indy gym's decision to cancel pride workout
www.theindychannel.com ^ | 12:11 AM, Jun 7, 2018 | Katie Cox

Posted on 06/07/2018 7:53:51 AM PDT by Red Badger

INDIANAPOLIS -- A CrossFit corporate leader has been fired after he offered support for an Indy gym’s decision to cancel a pride-themed workout this week.

CrossFit's Chief Knowledge Officer Russell Berger Tweeted early Wednesday that he encouraged the gym's decision to refuse to hold the workouts, and thanked them for standing by their convictions and "refusing to celebrate sin."

READ | Members leave CrossFit gym after they cancel a pride-themed workout

“Thank you #CrossFitInfiltrate for standing by your convictions and refusing to celebrate sin by hosting an @indypride workout,” Berger shared on his personal Twitter account. "The intolerance of the LBGTQ ideology toward any alternative views is mind-blowing."

Berger followed up the Tweet with a series of explanations and reasonings before eventually deleting them all.

The company Tweeted Wednesday just after 5 p.m. that Berger had been placed on administrative leave while management "completes a thorough review."

Effective immediately, Russell Berger has been placed on unpaid leave while management completes a thorough review. — CrossFit (@CrossFit) June 6, 2018

Just before 8 p.m., the company sent another Tweet announcing that Berger had been terminated.

The statements made today by Russell Berger do not reflect the views of CrossFit Inc. For this reason, his employment with CrossFit has been terminated. — CrossFit (@CrossFit) June 6, 2018

Berger's message came after the owner of CrossFit Infiltrate in downtown Indianapolis, Brandon Lowe, sent an email to its members canceling a pride-themed workout this week.

Lowe's email said the goal of the gym is total health and well-being of the individual and the community. It went on to say, "We believe that true health forever can only be found within humility - not pride."

(Excerpt) Read more at theindychannel.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: anitabryantwasright; crossfit; homonaziagenda; homosexualagenda; totalitolerance
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Okay, it's gotten to the point where people are fired for their beliefs.

This will not end well for the left...................

1 posted on 06/07/2018 7:53:51 AM PDT by Red Badger
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Red Badger wrote:

“Okay, it’s gotten to the point where people are fired for their beliefs.

This will not end well for the left...................”

No, it will not end well for those condoning sin.


2 posted on 06/07/2018 7:57:29 AM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: Red Badger
The intolerance of the LBGTQ ideology toward any alternative views is mind-blowing

He wasn't wrong, as subsequent events demonstrated.

Funny sort of 'pride.' It involves a demand for total agreement and endorsement of a (mis)use of one's gonads.

3 posted on 06/07/2018 7:57:34 AM PDT by relictele
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Okay, it's gotten to the point where people are fired for their beliefs. This will not end well for the left...

Communism killed tens of millions, yet it is cache on the left to voice support for such.

4 posted on 06/07/2018 7:57:57 AM PDT by dirtboy
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There is no freedom of thought. You can be fired for thoughts. That is not a free country.

The government should prosecute those who fire for opinions.


5 posted on 06/07/2018 7:58:52 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Lying Media: willing and eager allies of the hate-America left.)
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Hopefully it will end well in court for the one who was fired.


6 posted on 06/07/2018 7:59:48 AM PDT by MissEdie (I am South Carolina Strong.)
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To: Red Badger

It appeared that the manager was thanking them not just for standing up to LGBT, but also for standing up to homofascism.


7 posted on 06/07/2018 8:00:19 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks ( The US Constitution ....... Invented by geniuses and God .... Administered by morons ......)
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To: Red Badger

SMH, Social Media is so dumb, and people who fall for this are too.


8 posted on 06/07/2018 8:03:12 AM PDT by Paradox (Don't call them mainstream, there is nothing mainstream about the MSM.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

He should just change his gym’s name to something other than “crossfit” and do the same workouts. Crossfit is NOT a product at all. It’s a system of movements. There are no franchises at all only “affiliates.” He can still use the same business model without the open and the name crossfit.


9 posted on 06/07/2018 8:03:16 AM PDT by jyo19
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WTF is a Chief Knowledge Officer?


10 posted on 06/07/2018 8:18:48 AM PDT by pinkandgreenmom
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Unemployed.......................


11 posted on 06/07/2018 8:20:55 AM PDT by Red Badger (When Obama and VJ go to prison for treason, will Roseanne get her show back?...)
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ANYTHING “they” say or do MUST be accepted. NOTHING conservatives(everyday folks) say or do will be accepted or tolerated. That’s what they work to.


12 posted on 06/07/2018 8:29:07 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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WTF is a Chief Knowledge Officer?

A made up job title given to someone who failed miserably in a real job position but not enough for the company to fire them.

13 posted on 06/07/2018 8:34:55 AM PDT by rarestia (Repeal the 17th Amendment and ratify Article the First to give the power back to the people!)
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No, it will not end well for those condoning sin.

In other words, the left.

14 posted on 06/07/2018 8:36:35 AM PDT by BykrBayb (Lung cancer free since 11/9/07. Colon cancer free since 7/7/15. Obama free since 1/20/17. PTL ~ Þ)
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To: Red Badger

Does anyone here do CrossFit?


15 posted on 06/07/2018 8:41:14 AM PDT by conservative98 (J)
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God has specifically said homosexuality (male or female) is an “abomination.” Taking pride in a lifestyle that God deems to be an abomination is taking the wrong path in life.

God will not be mocked.

Condoning or practicing sin has a cost, as actions have consequences.

Jesus calls us to be humble, followers of Him and God’s Word, and to do our best to abstain from sin in all aspects of our lives. Purposefully living a sinful lifestyle opposes Christ and God. Humble repentance and trusting Christ as one’s savior is the answer. Sin can be forgiven.


16 posted on 06/07/2018 8:45:38 AM PDT by Tudorfly (All things are possible within the will of God.)
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WTF is a Chief Knowledge Officer?

He knows everything...including which member the CEO slept with.

17 posted on 06/07/2018 8:48:45 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: BykrBayb

Plus anyone else, for that matter.


18 posted on 06/07/2018 8:59:54 AM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: jyo19

Just change the name to “ChristFit” :D


19 posted on 06/07/2018 9:00:20 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Red Badger

Awkward for CrossFit since Russell Berger remains a major shareholder of the massive chain. I frankly don’t know why people bother. CF is very pricey, and P90X and Insanity/Asylum are far superior workouts you can at home for cheap.


20 posted on 06/07/2018 9:07:56 AM PDT by montag813
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