LDLN - No 010

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" (Lights in the Night), dated December 1958, is a monthly publication dedicated to those seeking truth and providing guidance towards new horizons. The issue is divided into several articles addressing human behavior, health, scientific theories, and philosophical reflections.

Mefaits et Inconsequence de l'Homme (Mischief and Inconsequence of Man)

This lead article begins by acknowledging the widely known history of humanity's bloody and fratricidal acts. However, it highlights a less recognized, continuous "war on life" that is silent, insidious, and affects humanity without most people being aware. This war is exemplified by irrational alimentation. The author points out the paradox of human behavior: while great care is taken to save individuals in accidents or care for newborns and the sick, humanity also engages in large-scale destruction, citing an example of a war instigated by Bismarck that led to millions of deaths. The article questions humanity's sanity and maturity, suggesting it has not yet reached the age of reason. It criticizes the 'war on life' through unhealthy eating habits, stating that humans seem to invent ways to kill themselves slowly. The text implies that this self-destructive tendency is a consequence of the 'fall' and original sin.

The Dangers of Atomic Disintegration and Unnatural Diet

The article elaborates on the dangers of an unnatural diet, particularly for the 'civilized' person. It criticizes refined, sophisticated, and chemically treated foods (with colorants and preservatives), and the use of chemical fertilizers. The author argues that our current diet is not adapted to our nature, asserting that humans are not truly omnivores, and the anatomy of the human body, particularly the digestive system, demonstrates this. The text references the Book of Genesis (1:29) to support the idea that humans were intended to eat fruits, vegetables, and cereals. It praises those who have returned to a more natural, vegetarian lifestyle, citing an investigation by Monsieur DALEMONT and the work of Professor JOANNON. The author laments that this message is often ignored, highlighting human inconsistency.

Scientific Warnings and Cancer

Despite scientists and researchers sounding the alarm for decades about defective diets, their warnings often go unheeded. The article mentions a communication to the Academy of Pharmacy by Monsieur René TRUHAUT regarding the carcinogenic effects of certain food colorants. It quotes TRUHAUT stating that the effects of carcinogenic colorants accumulate irreversibly throughout life. The text then presents the Hounza people of Asia as an example of a naturally healthy population that lived long lives by consuming almost exclusively fruits, vegetables, and cereals. However, since the post-1939-45 war, their health has declined due to adopting refined products like white sugar, salt, alcohol, and processed foods, as observed by a female doctor who lived among them.

Comment Reconnaître le Cancer (How to Recognize Cancer)

This section, written by Joseph ANDRE, builds upon his previous articles on cancer. He notes that while heredity is not confirmed and cancer is not considered contagious, his observations differ. He points out that cancer and malignant tumors are classified under contagious and epidemic diseases (N° 28). ANDRE challenges the notion that there are no "cancer houses," suggesting it's an error and that some individuals are predisposed. He emphasizes the importance of the "terrain organique" (organic terrain) over microbes, quoting Claude BERNARD: "The microbe is nothing; the terrain is everything." Cancer primarily affects people over fifty. While the origin of cancer is unknown, certain contributing factors exist. ANDRE attributes the complex origin of cancer to a virus, a bacillus named "Spherula dentata" by Professor CALLIGARIS.

Warning Signs of Cancer

The article lists key warning signs of cancer:
1. Any excrescence, lump, or tumor on the skin, especially near scars or ulcerations, or in body cavities (navel, nostrils, anus, rectum, larynx), even if small and painless. Skin tumors are common and easier to diagnose early.
2. Hemorrhage of any origin or location (mouth, lungs, nose, rectum, bladder, genitals).
3. Functional disorders of the stomach, intestine, liver, or larynx. Internal ulcerations can be sites of cancer. The article references a publication by ANDRE on self-care and diagnosis.
4. Suspicion towards scars, burns, old wounds, and moles. Prompt medical attention is advised for any such marks or troubles.

ANDRE stresses the importance of arriving "on time" for effective treatment, as the microbe's development is less advanced in the early stages.

Analogie Analytique de l'Attraction (Analytical Analogy of Attraction)

This section, by "Le RAISONNEUR," addresses reader correspondence regarding gravity. A reader, Monsieur F. from Paris, questions the assertion that gravity is maximum at the Earth's center, citing universal attraction laws. "Le RAISONNEUR" agrees that scientists do not claim gravity is maximum at the center and clarifies that the magazine's stance is not to repeat classical errors but to highlight contradictions. The article discusses the experience of VON JOLLY, where a 5 kg mass loses 30 milligrams of weight over 20 meters. Classical physics attributes this difference to the square of the distance law and the Earth's radius (6,400 km). However, "Le RAISONNEUR" argues that if gravity diminishes towards the center, a fictitious radius should be used. The fact that the exact radius yields the experimental value suggests that gravity increases towards the center, not decreases. The author contends that gravity is not a free force but involves a "counter-force of ether vortices," implying an expenditure of energy. The analogy of a rotating sphere with a cork ball is used to demonstrate the concept of buoyancy and the role of rotation, suggesting that gravity hinders this process. The author concludes that gravity is not mechanically free and that the common understanding of it is based on hypnosis and indifference.

Selected Books

A list of recommended books is provided, covering topics such as astronomy, rational nutrition, rational agriculture, atomic dangers, vivisection, and vital problems for humans, with their prices in French Francs.

La Course a l'Abime (The Race to the Abyss) - Conclusion

By Charles-Albert REICHEN, this final part of the article discusses solutions to prevent humanity's self-destruction. REICHEN suggests that increasing production leads to a Malthusian cycle of more consumers, necessitating wars and epidemics to control population. He proposes campaigns for depopulation, particularly in Asia, and educating religious leaders on population control. He advocates for fewer but better-nourished children, questioning pro-natalist campaigns. The article touches upon atomic research's potential to improve production and create new radioactive fertilizers, possibly averting famine, but warns that the threat of war will return. It also discusses the concept of "humanizing war," suggesting that the use of chemical weapons was reduced in the last war and that atomic weapons might become mutually destructive. However, it distinguishes this from civil war, which is seen as more deeply rooted and increasingly prevalent. The author criticizes the concept of a "concentrationary universe" and "thought policing," arguing that granting the right to kill, torture, or imprison those who disagree empowers evil. Intolerance, both domestically and internationally, is identified as a cause of conflict, stemming from the human heart. The atomic bomb is equated with Nazi concentration camps, both being products of fear and hate.

Fear and Hate

Fear, particularly in politics, is seen as a reaction of the conservation instinct, exemplified by the fear between Americans and Russians. This fear drives mutual suspicion and mortal hatred. The article suggests that the instinct for enjoyment and possession, where some individuals accumulate resources at the expense of others, fuels this cycle. The desire to enjoy and the fear of being dispossessed lead to hatred. The author proposes that replacing the instinct to enjoy with the instinct to serve would resolve many global problems.

The Apostle's Opinion (Love)

This section quotes Saint Paul from his first epistle to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 13:1-7) on the supremacy of love. Paul states that without love, even profound knowledge, faith, and charitable acts are meaningless. Love is described as patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud, not selfish, not easily angered, and not rejoicing in wrongdoing. The article suggests that if these teachings were universally practiced, peace would prevail. However, it concludes that history and human evolution show a contrary trend, with egoism and bestiality growing alongside technological progress, making salvation for current humanity unlikely, attributing this to the theological problem of the Fall.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a holistic and critical perspective on human affairs, health, and science. It challenges established norms and conventional wisdom, particularly in areas of diet, health, and physics. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for a return to natural living, spiritual understanding, and a critical examination of societal and scientific paradigms. There is a strong emphasis on the interconnectedness of physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being, and a recurring theme of human fallibility and the consequences of choices, often framed within a quasi-theological context of original sin and the need for love and service.

Title: Lumières dans la Nuit
Issue: 5
Publication Date: 4th Quarter 1958
Publisher: R. Veillith
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" is heavily focused on a strong condemnation of vivisection, presenting it as a cruel, useless, and scientifically unsound practice. The cover headline boldly declares "INUTILITE DE LA VIVISECTION !" (Uselessness of Vivisection!). The editorial note also questions the qualitative and biological value of products derived from new radioactive fertilizers and their potential impact on human health.

The Uselessness of Vivisection!

The article begins by referencing a document by Stephen Mac Say, author of "LA VIVISECTION, CE CRIME!", which denounces the horrors of vivisection. This issue, in collaboration with the "Ligue Française contre la Vivisection" (French League Against Vivisection), aims to highlight the futility of these practices on defenseless animals.

I. Anesthesia! A Hypocritical Rampart of Vivisectionists!

The authors assert that the claim that animals are routinely anesthetized is a lie. They point to the common use of restraint devices in laboratories that prevent any movement, making anesthesia impractical. Furthermore, they argue that even when anesthesia is used, it cannot truly alleviate the suffering during experiments that can last for days, weeks, or months, as its effects wear off. The article suggests that vivisectionists often avoid anesthesia because it alters bodily functions and interferes with their research. In England, where vivisection is regulated, the Minister of the Interior announced 2,790,940 experiments on live animals in 1956, with 87% performed without anesthesia.

II. For the Good of Humanity!

Under the guise of benefiting humanity, the law allegedly protects vivisectionists and ignores their "infernal practices." The article contends that conclusions drawn from vivisection are fundamentally erroneous and often fatal, leading to the detriment rather than the salvation of humanity. It criticizes medications for often merely suppressing symptoms and pain without curing diseases, leading to a weakened constitution that is vulnerable to numerous other illnesses and infections. The text also states that inoculating a human disease into an animal will not produce an identical disease, despite being given the same name.

Differences Between Human and Animal Physiology

The article emphasizes that human and animal diseases are distinct, with some conditions, like those stemming from psychological distress (grief and worry), being unique to humans. It questions the validity of testing remedies on animals when their physiological responses differ significantly from humans. Examples are given of substances that are harmless to certain animals but deadly to humans, such as poisonous berries for birds, hemlock for sheep and goats, belladonna for rabbits and pigeons, strychnine for monkeys and cobayes, and prussic acid for horses and toads, while humans can die from very small quantities. Conversely, parsley, edible for humans, is fatal to parrots.

III. Opinions of Doctors and Savants

The issue presents testimonials from several medical and scientific figures who are critical of vivisection:

• Cuvier (Naturalist): Views experimentation as disruptive to vital phenomena, distorting manifestations and hindering the understanding of their essence.
• Dr. Huchard (Clinician): Convinced that vivisections are useless cruelties, asserting that only clinical observation can reveal the patient's condition and the appropriate medication.
• Dr. C. Wilson (English Scientist): Ready to affirm that these mutilations and killings, inseparable from these bacteriological research systems, do not demonstrate that they have saved a single human life or reduced human suffering.
• Dr. Ch. Gley (English Surgeon): Challenges anyone in his profession to prove that vivisection has advanced medical or surgical science or improved patient treatment.
• Dr. F. Treves (English Surgeon): After practicing vivisection, declared that he had "everything to learn" and that vivisection could only mislead human surgery.
• Dr. Léon Marchand (Former Professor at the Sorbonne): Consistently found "scientific experiments" to be formidable, inhumane, illusory, and dangerous, expressing surprise that his colleagues do not recognize the insanity of vivisection experiments.

Subscriptions and Publication Information

Details are provided for subscriptions to "Lumières dans la Nuit," with options for ordinary and supporting memberships. The publication is managed by R. Veillith, with correspondence and payments to be sent to "Les Pins," Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire). Information on available back issues is also included, noting that numbers 1, 3, 4, and 7 are sold out. The publication details indicate that R. Veillith is the Director of Publication and Printer-Editor, located in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, and the issue was printed in the 4th quarter of 1958.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is a staunch opposition to vivisection, framed as both ethically reprehensible and scientifically invalid. The editorial stance is critical of established scientific and medical practices that rely on animal experimentation, advocating for a more humane and clinically-based approach to understanding health and disease. The publication appears to align with anti-vivisection movements and questions the purported benefits of scientific progress derived from animal suffering.