What were the political and social consequences of the Protestant Reformation? How did Martin Luther react to these political and social phenomena?

Political: The massive turmoil that the Reformation caused had a lasting impact on European politics. Soon after the Catholic Church deemed Martin Luther a “protestant,” Europe became divided along confessional, as well as territorial, lines. The religious turmoil of the period led to warfare within most states and between many.
Social: The Reformation itself was affected by the invention of the Printing Press and the expansion of commerce which characterized the Renaissance. Both Reformations, both Protestant and Catholic affected print culture, education, popular rituals and culture, and the role of women in society.

Although Luther was critical of the Catholic Church, he distanced himself from the radical successors who took up his mantle.