In this 1978 response to Rudolf Battěk and Miloš Rejchrt, philosopher Ladislav Hejdánek reflects on the deep crisis facing modern European civilization. Hejdánek critiques Battěk's sociological trivialization of the historical moment, arguing that the current crisis threatens the Christian foundations essential to secular values like democracy, socialism, and human rights. He rejects the characterization of his stance as 'moral maximalism,' defining ethical integrity and responsibility instead as a 'human minimum' required for society's survival. In a theological exchange with Rejchrt, Hejdánek emphasizes the importance of active agency and the 'building' of a meaningful life. The core of his argument addresses the tension between cyclical myth and a prophetic openness toward the future. He warns that failing to address this spiritual and intellectual challenge could result in a regression into mythical thinking and a loss of human dignity. The text serves as an urgent call for moral courage and leadership at a critical historical crossroads.