In the aftermath of WWII, as nations grappled with competing political ideologies, Benjamin Gutsman offered a pioneering sociological analysis of how democracy, dictatorship, and religious decline intersected to shape modern society. His 1947 essay in *Moznayim* revealed a fundamental paradox: while dictatorships effectively preserved traditional values through coercion, only democracies could generate the social renewal necessary for cultural survival. Drawing on Durkheim's theoretical framework, Gutsman demonstrated that religious foundations emerged not from natural contemplation but from interpersonal relationships, particularly family structures and ancestral reverence. His comparative analysis of dictatorial and democratic societies showed that contemporary democracy's individualistic deterioration stemmed not from scientific advancement but from corrupted international relations that undermined individual ethical conduct. The investigation, employing sociological methodology, concluded that modern humanity's path forward required renewed international ethics - achievable only through democratic systems rather than totalitarian control. These findings illuminate the complex interconnections between religious decline, democratic institutions, and international relations that defined the post-war period.