The D. L. Dykes, Jr. Foundation, producers of FAITHANDREASON®, promotes critical thinking about historical and traditional Christianity and its origins within first century Judaism. It seeks to empower people to recognize economic, political and social injustices and to be creators of social change. Through public seminars that feature innovative and progressive scholars, authors and lecturers who explore historical and contemporary topics in provocative, new ways. The foundation produces video programming that make use of the work of these scholars, authors and lecturers and makes them available to churches and individuals for use in adult education classes and small groups. The foundation maintains a web site that provides progressive resources for individuals, churches and organizations.