No. Think Occam's Razor. Simplest explanation is the most likely; i.e., they do what they do because it's what they're already pre-disposed to do.
People need to understand that the left has virtually taken over the education system and have for all intents and purposes turned it into an indoctrination system. It’s almost impossible for kids that go to any major university without being almost totally immersed in leftist doctrine.
I had serious doubts about ACB when I saw that she went to undergrad school at Rhodes College (ultra liberal). While her religious beliefs may be strong, that doesn’t mean that those same beliefs will not be manipulated to the left’s liking. Emotional manipulation is something the left does exceedingly well.