Justin Massey chose to study at Wheaton College in 2011
because of the university's strong religious and academic record.
" I grew up as a very strong Christian and my faith was an important part,
thinking about moving forward with my academic studies.
And Wheaton, from what I came to know,
was widely understood as one of the best academic institutions
if you're looking for somewhere with a strong Christian tradition."
Massey, 23, thought that a Christian university would be a welcoming place.
But there was one problem: Massey is a gay, or homosexual, man.
Religious universities across the U.S. have asked the Department of Education