What Was the Result of Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck's Attacks

What was the result of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's attacks on the church in Germany?

A) Civil war erupted between the religious believers and atheists.
B) Some churches closed as Germans preferred to follow their political leaders.
C) The church emerged stronger than ever and founded a political party.
D) The various religious groups banded together in an underground organization.
E) The church asked the Pope to provide protection from Bismarck.