It is no longer to the dead that I address myself, nor to extraterrestrials. It is to you, humans of the earth. It is in the name of the rules of propriety, despite all my imperfections, that I take the liberty of writing you this letter, with all the respect it deserves.<\/p>

But before diving into the heart of the matter, please allow me to draw your attention to three great historical dramas, three timeless stories sparking debates, which leave unforgettable memories for humanity:<\/p>

1. The death of Galileo
2. The death of Socrates
3. The death of Jesus<\/p>

1. The death of Galileo<\/strong><\/p>

The story of Galileo is interesting because it describes, in the 17th century, the depth of the conflicts that could exist between scientific discoveries, the interpretation of Scriptures, and the authority of the Church.<\/p>

Unlike Jean de La Fontaine, who was inspired by Aesop and chose to use animals in his fables to instruct men in order to avoid direct exposure to the powerful of his time, Galileo chose to advocate for the heliocentrism of Nicolaus Copernicus: the Sun is at the center of the planetary system and the Earth moves around it.<\/p>

At the time, this conception seemed absurd in light of certain interpretations of biblical passages and the dominant cosmology.<\/p>

As a result, Galileo was condemned by the Church for his scientific ideas. However, he was not executed: he died naturally, nearly nine years after his trial, despite the controversies raised by his works and writings in favor of Copernicus’s thesis.<\/p>

And René Descartes, in reaction to Galileo's condemnation, wrote to his friend Marin Mersenne in November 1633, expressing his fear that if the movement of the Earth were false, the foundations of his entire philosophy would also be called into question.<\/p>

2. The death of Socrates<\/strong><\/p>

In 399 B.C., Socrates was sentenced to death in Athens. He was notably accused of corrupting the youth and not respecting the gods of the city.<\/p>

While he had the opportunity to save his life by renouncing his convictions, he preferred to drink a cup of hemlock, a deadly poison, to remain true to his principles.<\/p>

Socrates is considered one of the great philosophers of humanity. He brought forth a new way of thinking: not accepting an idea simply because it is imposed, but questioning it, examining it, and seeking the truth.<\/p>

3. The death of Jesus<\/strong><\/p>

According to the Gospels, Jesus of Nazareth was arrested in Jerusalem, judged, and then condemned to death under the authority of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor.<\/p>

He was crucified at a place called Golgotha, after being beaten and humiliated. On the cross, while praying for those who abused him and condemned him to death, he continued to carry a message of forgiveness and love.<\/p>

And if we analyze these three dramas, what could we deduce from them?<\/p>

Here, I share my personal impressions, which are completely different from certain interpretations of the words of the Gospel. You can reject or share them. It is your absolute right. Moreover, this demonstrates respect for the opinions of others.<\/p>

I believe that no one has the right to kill someone, for life is sacred. Therefore, I firmly condemn the executioners and all those who commit such abominable crimes.<\/p>

However, we could understand all the difficulties there were in grasping the highly scientific theory of Galileo, who spoke on behalf of the ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus. We can thus imagine all the disputes it may have fueled in society at that time. But no divergence of ideas gives any entity, including the Church, the right to kill one who defends them.<\/p>

Socrates, too, paid with his life for his commitment to the pursuit of truth and his convictions.<\/p>

Finally, Jesus, whom I consider the greatest man in history, offered his life to save humanity. We have listened to his words filled with wisdom. We have seen his good deeds. Despite everything, he was killed.<\/p>

What then did these three great men do to deserve such ingratitude?<\/p>

Dear humans, I have chosen these examples to tell you that it is entirely legitimate to contradict the ideas put forth by a person. But that does not give you any right to slander, destroy, or kill them, under any pretext.<\/p>

Stop seeing, judging, or evaluating others with your dirty glasses.<\/p>

A slander, a negative perception, a stereotypical idea, a prejudice, a discrimination… can be the origin of a death that progresses slowly.<\/p>

Stop acting this way so that love can finally reign.<\/p>