 Müntzer was greatly interested in Storch's doctrines, although he viewed Storch as a like-minded individual, rather than a follower or someone to follow.During the winter of 1520-21, tensions in the town ran high between Catholics and reformers, plebeians and richer citizens, sects and town-council.A number of disturbances took place in the town, usually involving the lower classes and frequently resulting in acts of violence against the Catholic monks.