Yes, I agree…maintaining an attitude of humility when listening to other theological opinions is key. And the intrusion of politics certainly doesn’t help matters.
There were certainly a few radical reformers who used violence after getting involved in the revolutionary politics of the day (and others who did not), but just to note that I don’t see the “radical” wing of the reformation as being unique in such failings.
@heymike3 just posted this on another thread, for example…