Can democracy survive without religious foundations? Jacques Maritain's seminal work *Christianity and Democracy* confronts this question by arguing that democratic ideals-particularly human brotherhood and equality-require spiritual groundwork to withstand society's fragmenting forces. According to Maritain, only faith in divine love enables democratic principles to transcend nationalism and class interests, while belief in human dignity inherently demands belief in God. His compelling critique of totalitarian systems offers crucial insights into democracy's spiritual dimensions, yet several problems emerge in his analysis. Maritain idealizes medieval Christian society despite its institutional bondage and rigid social hierarchy, while narrowly equating religious faith with Christianity-and specifically Catholicism-thereby overlooking other traditions like Judaism and Buddhism that champion similar democratic values. His framework also fails to account for significant democratic developments that emerged outside Catholic contexts. Though these methodological limitations and broad generalizations warrant scrutiny, Maritain's work remains fundamental for understanding the theoretical intersection of religious conviction and democratic governance.