These three arguments against the use of gas street lights in 1878 demonstrate why change is so difficult, even today: 1) Theological: It is an intervention in

These three arguments against the use of gas street lights in 1878 demonstrate why change is so difficult, even today: 1) Theological: It is an intervention in God's order, which makes nights dark... 2) Medical: It will be easier for people to be in the streets at night, afflicting them with colds... 3) Philosophical-moral: Morality deteriorates through street lighting. Artificial lighting drives out fear of the dark, which keeps the weak from sinning...