Ellen DeGeneres Shuts Down a Pastor's "Gay Agenda" Allegations

Ellen DeGeneres is standing up for herself, and she's doing it the best way she knows how — with a laugh. She was the subject of a column titled "Are You Aware of the Avalanche of Gay Programming Assaulting Your Home?," published on the Christian Post by pastor Larry Tomczak. The author describes Ellen's show as "shameful" and "immoral." He goes on to write that people should instead purchase "wholesome DVD series" like Gunsmoke and Little House on the Prairie.

Upon hearing these claims, Ellen used her opening monologue on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to address her accuser's statements. The host said, "Larry, the only way I'm trying to influence people is to be more kind and compassionate with one another. That is the message that I'm sending out. I don't have an agenda. I'm not here to brainwash anyone." Check out the video of Ellen's monologue to watch how the star faces the pastor with a little humor and a whole lot of class.