Ye of Little Faith

by Rog Phillips

"Ye of Little Faith" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story delves into complex themes of belief and reality, exploring the consequences of logical thought when faced with the unexplainable. The plot centers around the mysterious disappearances of individuals after they engage with a theoretical premise regarding the nature of reality, raising questions about the limits of human understanding and the potential impact of belief on existence itself. The narrative follows Martin Grant, a professor who theorizes that reality may not be fundamentally logical, which leads to dire consequences when his friends, including fellow academics, begin to vanish shortly after grappling with his ideas. As the disappearances escalate, Martin's son, Fred, navigates the turmoil left in the wake of these events. He becomes determined to understand the mechanism behind these vanishments, ultimately leading him on a quest for knowledge that explores the relationship between belief, perception, and the nature of existence. The story concludes with Fred confronting the implications of his father's theory, questioning his own beliefs, and highlighting the struggle to discern reality in a world governed by paradoxes.