1 – In the absence of continuous reinforcement in tribal life, to reduce cogniti

1 – In the absence of continuous reinforcement in tribal life, to reduce cognitive load, and frictions of choice and cooperation, a system of measurement is necessary, and an anthropomorphic system of measurement provides the greatest scope (at least for personal interpersonal social and political questions) at the lowest cost of learning.

2 – But obviating the sense of responsibility for doubt and error, identifying those who will behave predictably and safely, and providing defense against disapproval and rejection signals (and especially low-status signals), is necessary too. IMO Xianity conflates these two.

3 – Because we are hypersensitive to status debt and credit in cooperation, religions try to create debt so that the experience of repayment of debt evokes mindfulness (peace of mind). And they try to create a universal debt to create universal responses.