I think “obsessed with facts” is meant to be seen in the context of the two before it, “obsessed with status and obsessed with questioning”. The idea being, as one starts to think beyond themselves, it starts question and moves to understanding what makes for reasonable vs unreasonable responses to those questions.

Even in the context of religion, applying questioning and thinking about how two things that seem contradictory can come together. It’s important process that both builds faith and allows oneself to break with more cult like groups.