This is a collection of philosophical essays of interest to the author in the present social reality of the United States. Examination of ordinary political issues, cosmology, economics, social phenomena and philosophical interests comprise the content of the essays. Individual actualization of ideas in the present, factual universe need be thoughtful such that logic conformal to the Biblical "be as gentle as a dove and wise as the serpent", guides one's path. Gary C. Gibson, presently in favor of an evolution of a priesthood of believers to replace the hierarchical priesthood as was seemingly a mission point of Jesus Christ, investigates philosophical topics, science and faith from a comprehensive, analytical, viewpoint without academic bias.