LDLN - No 009

Magazine Overview

'Lumières dans la Nuit' is a monthly review, issue number 9, dated November 1958. Founded by R. Veillith, the publication is dedicated to truth-seekers worldwide, aiming to illuminate humanity's path and reveal often-overlooked truths. The cover features a spiritual message: "CHERCHEZ ET VOUS TROUVEREZ. Jésus."

Les Insatisfaits (The Unsatisfied)

The lead article, "Les Insatisfaits," addresses individuals who question mainstream information disseminated by the press, radio, television, and cinema. It argues that many people hold preconceived notions without solid evidence, leading to entrenched prejudices. The article champions the "unsatisfied" who dare to deviate from conventional paths to understand phenomena deemed incomprehensible or uninteresting by "official" science. It emphasizes that scientific research should be open-minded, acknowledging errors and not fearing ridicule. The piece criticizes the modern world's enslavement to private interests, which it claims lead to disaster under the guise of science. An example cited from Alexis Carrel's "L'homme, cet inconnu" highlights how advertising primarily benefits producers, not consumers, leading to the consumption of inferior products like refined white bread, which contributes to population degeneration.

The article further discusses how these "unsatisfied" individuals, though few, are those who sense the turmoil of life and seek clarity. It notes that historical discoveries often face resistance from skeptics. The authors identify several key areas of inquiry for the "unsatisfied" of their era: unidentified flying objects (UFOs), which they assert are of extraterrestrial origin; rational nutrition for health improvement; the dangers of radioactivity from atomic explosions; rational agriculture to maintain soil health; the efficacy and safety of vaccinations; the law of universal attraction; and the future of humanity as predicted by prophecies.

Scientific Debates: Space, Gravity, and Attraction

Two quotes from Newton and Einstein highlight a debate about the nature of space. Newton's assertion that a body cannot act at a distance without an intermediary suggests a "full" space, while Einstein's statement that gravity is a modification of surrounding space implies that space itself is not empty. The article contrasts these views with the prevailing scientific acceptance of a vacuum and the "mystique" of mass attraction. It criticizes the over-reliance on mathematics by modern scientists, arguing that it has led to a neglect of philosophical reasoning and meditation. The authors suggest that the concept of attraction, particularly concerning gravity, is problematic and that the "empty space" hypothesis is flawed. They propose that the true speed of liberation, the speed needed to escape a celestial body's gravitational pull, is infinite, and that current calculations are insufficient.

Comment Éviter le Cancer (How to Avoid Cancer)

This section features an article by Joseph Andre, following up on a previous piece about cancer. It posits that cancer is a consequence of an "anti-natural" civilization that has strayed from natural life sources. The article outlines several causes and contributing factors to cancer:

1. Soil Condition: Regions with magnesium-rich soils show a rarity of cancer, suggesting a link between magnesium deficiency and cancer development.
2. Harmful Radiation: Radiation from underground water sources and faults is identified as a significant factor, leading to "cancer houses."
3. Anti-Natural Diet: Consuming food that is not in line with natural principles contributes to the disease.
4. Predisposition: Both temperament and hereditary factors play a role, with surveys indicating an 80% predisposition.

Additional factors include:

• Humoral Cancer (Leukemia): Affects both sexes, with the myeloid form more common in men aged 30-55.
• Gender-Specific Cancers: In women, genital and urinary cancers are most common (30%), followed by breast cancer (24%) and digestive tract cancer (23%). In men, digestive tract cancer is most common (36%), followed by skin issues (17%) and respiratory cancers (8%).

Recommendations for prevention include:

• Avoiding regions with magnesium-deficient soil and harmful radiation.
• Adopting a predominantly vegetarian diet, emphasizing raw vegetables and seasonal fruits, and avoiding processed foods and excessive sugar/salt.
• For those predisposed, avoiding all intoxicants, including alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

The article also mentions that alcohol predisposes to cancer and lists various foods to avoid, such as charcuterie, fermented products, and preserved items, recommending moderate wine consumption diluted with water.

Les Examens Radiologiques Systématiques Sont Dangereux (Systematic Radiological Examinations Are Dangerous)

Authored by Jean Pignero, this article critically examines the systematic use of X-rays, particularly for school children, to detect tuberculosis. It argues that:

• X-rays deposit energy into living tissues, causing cellular perturbations.
• Irradiation of sexual cells is particularly dangerous as it leads to latent radiolesions that accumulate and can cause severe degenerations in offspring.
• While tissue restoration occurs for other irradiated body parts, the cumulative effect of systematic examinations is harmful.
• The article questions the necessity of routine X-rays, stating that clinical examinations are often sufficient and that the current practice is "immoral" due to the unnecessary irradiation of millions of children.
• It highlights that the effectiveness of radiophotography and radioscopy in detecting early-stage tuberculosis is limited, and results can have significant error margins (10-30%).
• The author links the increased risk of irradiation to "atomic madness" and the dispersion of radioactive isotopes, urging strict defense against unnecessary sources of irradiation.

Fusée dans la Lune... (Rocket in the Moon...)

This section continues a discussion about a "Pionnier" rocket, described as an American lunar rocket that launched but did not arrive and then returned. The author, "Le Raisonneur," uses this event to question the classical calculations based on "attraction," suggesting that the concept is flawed. The article implies that the rocket's performance was limited by its payload and that the prevailing understanding of attraction is insufficient to explain cosmic phenomena.

La Course à l'Abîme (The Race to the Abyss)

This is a continuation of an article by Charles-Albert Reichen, discussing the implications of nuclear fission. It describes the devastating consequences of nuclear technology, leading to human suffering and destruction. The author criticizes scientists who sell their research to a society driven by greed and ignorance, contributing to humanity's self-destruction. The article then shifts to the topic of international competition, equating it to imperialism and a collective suicide for the human race. It contrasts the post-WWI recovery with the more severe and prolonged restrictions and population growth observed after WWII, questioning how humanity can continue to grow despite immense destruction.

La Loi de Malthus (The Law of Malthus)

The issue concludes with a discussion of the Malthusian theory. It explains that while wars and epidemics can reduce populations, the human race continues to grow. Thomas Malthus's theory is presented, stating that population increases geometrically while food resources increase only arithmetically. This imbalance, the article suggests, will inevitably lead to widespread hunger and a "pitiful progeny" unless a cataclysmic event intervenes. The text highlights the degradation of the planet's soil and the depletion of natural resources, such as water, as evidence of humanity's unsustainable demands.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a critical stance towards mainstream science, established authorities, and societal norms. It champions independent thinking, the pursuit of hidden truths, and a holistic approach to health and life. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards conventional scientific explanations, particularly in physics and biology, and a belief in phenomena that lie outside the accepted scientific paradigm, such as UFOs and alternative health theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for a return to natural principles and a deeper understanding of the universe, free from the constraints of materialistic science and self-serving interests.

This issue of "LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT," identified as issue II and printed in the 4th quarter of 1958, focuses on the critical issue of global overpopulation and its dire consequences. The cover headline prominently features the alarming message from William Vogt's book, "The Road to Survival," which posits that the planet is overpopulated relative to its limited capacity to sustain life.

The Overpopulation Crisis and Resource Depletion

The lead article, referencing William Vogt's widely selling book "The Road to Survival," paints a stark picture of a planet struggling to support its burgeoning population. Vogt is quoted stating that "there are too many people on this planet for the necessarily limited capacities it presents in order to provide everyone with an acceptable standard of living." The text highlights the daily increase of fifty thousand mouths to feed globally and questions whether the Earth can satisfy such a demand.

The problem of soil erosion, described as a "cancer of the soil," is presented as a direct consequence, having already destroyed thousands of hectares in the United States. The article evokes the image of impoverished, degenerate peasants clinging to their ancestral lands, unable to comprehend why their ancestors thrived while they struggle. The core issue is not merely labor or fertilization, but the land's inability to yield sustenance.

This crisis is not confined to one continent; it is a global phenomenon affecting Europe, Asia, and America. Nations are engaged in a desperate and frenzied competition to secure scarce resources, including virgin lands, oil wells, and coal basins. The concept of "living space," once associated with Nazi ideology, is now a demand from many nations, with Italy seeking colonies and Japan invading China. The text notes that even densely populated India seeks immigration facilities in the United States and Canada, drawing a blunt response from Vogt, who questions the American obligation to sacrifice for the reproductive needs of Indians.

Modern Cannibalism: Economic and Political Exploitation

The issue extends the concept of competition to a form of "modern cannibalism." It suggests that personal fortunes are often built on the ruin of the less fortunate, and that money, though supposedly odorless, can be seen as derived from "carrion." National wealth, the article argues, is similarly built on "even more atrocious carnages." Nations achieve this by displacing or exploiting less fortunate, less equipped, or "more naive" peoples. The 19th and early 20th centuries saw this justified under the guise of "civilization" to acquire colonies and live comfortably at the expense of the colonized.

The article points out that French North Africa, India, Indochina, and Indonesia are examples where overpopulated colonies are now rebelling against their colonial masters. It further suggests that the white race, having been pushed out of territories where it had no inherent right, now faces threats to its own habitat from people of color.

Solutions and Skepticism

The section "Solutions of Common Sense" addresses the need to tackle the root cause: the disproportion between population growth and resource availability. One potential approach discussed is controlling the birth rate in the most prolific countries to limit their expansion. However, the text expresses skepticism about the feasibility and ethical implications of such measures, particularly when they involve "selection of reproducers," which is seen as repugnant to the values of free men and Christians.

The article mentions that the United Nations is reportedly seeking a plan to reduce the world population to two billion and stabilize it. Yet, the author remains doubtful, likening such an endeavor to playing God and questioning humanity's ability to impose such limits.

Subscriptions and Advertisements

The issue includes subscription information for "LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT," with options for 6 or 11 issues, at ordinary and 'soutien' (support) rates, with separate pricing for foreign subscriptions. It also notes that issues I, 4, and 7 of the collection "LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT" are sold out, with others available for 30 francs each. A small section for free classified ads is present, including a request for a specific book and an offer of intellectual assistance to a researcher interested in economics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the existential threat of overpopulation, the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, and the inherent conflicts arising from global competition. The editorial stance appears critical of unchecked population growth and the historical patterns of economic and political exploitation, while also expressing skepticism about top-down, potentially authoritarian solutions. There is a palpable sense of urgency and concern for the future of humanity's relationship with its environment and with itself.