The atheistic Post-Modernism views established in the 1960's are still influencing our culture today. Post-Modernism is a literature movement that developed in the mid 20th century that is characterized by distrust or rejection of government officials, skepticism, and atheistic beliefs. The story, "Mr. Palomar on the Beach: Reading a Wave" by Italo Calvino embodies all that Post-Modernism is about. The story focuses on Mr. Palomar as an individual, and expresses the belief that there is no truth in the world. The pessimistic views expressed in Post-Modernism literature about God, religion, education, and truth have influenced today's culture. Post-Modernism literature allows people to be quietly introduced to the false ideas of life, death,
