I believe that is pretty standard.... when one grows up being taught “Catholic be evil” why would you honestly approach something that might change your total world view to include bigotry in some cases. It is much easier to continue along the current path you are on with personal assurance of salvation.
That is also why there are many who very accidentally and on their own come to the realization, and horror, that the Catholic Church is right. Truth will bang you up side of your head “with a 2X4” if you seek Truth.
That truth knife slices both ways . . .
And any who doubt that have evidently not had both eyes open or their prejucides and biases off.