Not saying you are from that background, but I think any upbringing that beats you over the head with something akin to "who are you going to believe, your dece

Not saying you are from that background, but I think any upbringing that beats you over the head with something akin to "who are you going to believe, your deceiving eyes or me?" will prime you for SETI or similar "religion" later in life. That beating over the head could be an abusive parent, boarding school or whatever. (Not saying most religious practice is abusive or anything. But it can be.)