True it does explain a lot.. There are so many instances in so many places with so many names choose, chooseing a few would be tragic.. Without a good read of Foxes Book of Martyrs one single Pope might be blamed for it all.. The problem is much more entrenched than that.. Foxes book of Martyrs is however the tip of an iceberg not the whole story.. Much is missed.. Like the persecution of the Chinese church(even in Taiwan).. To this day that is an untold story..
It might be good to balance your reading with a critical analysis of Foxe’s methods and motivation including his veracity and evidence.
Also reading about Lord Cromwell’s rule, Ireland, Siege of Drogheda, etc. will gives some more context and balance. Luther and the Peasants War and Calvin’s theocratic rule provide more.
I’ve been on threads that devolved to body counts - it’s not a pretty sight, or site. So, I’ll avoid discussing this subject further if it’s ok.
thanks for your reply..