Crime and Punishment relates to my big question with the many biblical references and how Raskolnikov finally finds a faith. Sonya, the novel's most pure and righteous character has constant faith in God's goodness regardless of her destitution and situation. Religious faith is seen as a positive force in this novel. The most respectable, positive characters are the most faithful. Faith is how Raskolnikov connects himself to Sonia and how he seeks redemption. There are biblical references between Sonya and Rodya, he washes her feet and there is also a significant reference to the Lazarus gospel story. Lazarus' resurrection by Jesus can be symbolic of Rodya's redemption and finding of religion.
Also, many characters seem to exist very much without faith such as Svidigrailov and Marmelodov. Raskolnikov seems very much without faith until Sonya gets involved in his life. Unlike many of my other books, this book lacks very much criticism on religion in general. It give hope to the destitute and helps make the sinful repent.