which inference is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 43)?

i hope the church as a whole will meet the challenge of this decisive hour. but even if the church does not come to the aid of justice, i have no despair about the future. i have no fear about the outcome of our struggle in birmingham, even if our motives are at present misunderstood. we will reach the goal of freedom in birmingham and all over the nation, because the goal of america is freedom. abused and scorned though we may be, our destiny is tied up with america's destiny.
answer choices for the above question

a. the church will eventually african americans fight for civil rights.

b. dr. king is hopeful, whether or not the church decides to .

c. the civil rights movement is a short-term solution.

d. dr. king is disappointed in the church.