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Which of the following best describes the significance of the following line from Julian of Norwich's "Revelations of Divine Love": "all manner of things shall be well" ?

Correct answer: D. The love and grace of God can change lives for the better.

  • A. The world is a happy and wonderful place.
  • B. We can make the world better if we work hard.
  • C. There are many things in the world to love.
  • D. The love and grace of God can change lives for the better.

Explanation

Julian’s assurance that “all manner of things shall be well” expresses confidence in divine love and grace despite suffering and apparent disorder. It does not claim that the world is already uniformly happy or that human effort alone can repair it.

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