"And so, today, if the state can no longer appeal to the old moral principles that belong to the Christian tradition, it will be forced to create a new official faith and new moral principles which will be binding on its citizens"

In this quote, Christopher Dawson is recommending that if a state or federal government can no longer count on conventional Christian values and principles, it will be forced to establish a new set of beliefs and morals that its residents must comply with. This could be seen as a warning versus the decline of religious impact in society and the prospective consequences of losing those moral structures. Dawson is suggesting that without a strong moral code, a federal government may have a hard time to maintain order and control over its people. He is also highlighting the value of faith in forming societal values and norms.