We are talking about European men having become effeminate, some of you here are attempting to show that it is OK for men to hold hands and tell each other they love each other because it is done in Asian or some other culture? What are you trying to interject here?
Perhaps that the Catholic Church is not American but Universal, and that, in many cultures, touching another person, whether of the same or of the opposite sex does not necessarily have sɛҳuąƖ overtones, and so is not necessarily a sign of sɛҳuąƖ perversion.
Precisely. Amongst the Romans it was customary to seal a vow or a promise with a kiss, like we still do at weddings. However, the mouth kiss was specifically for the spouses at the marriage ceremony, as I understand. In many western cultures like France, Portugal and Italy, it is still customary to kiss people on the cheek and may even be rude if you do not.
In TLM Solmn High Mass "The Kiss of Peace" was given to show forgiveness to everyone that may have given or received offence. Nowadays it is no more than a hug, but it used to be a kiss on the cheek or even both cheeks. In the Malankara, they touch hands and bow. There is nothing perverse in these customs from around the world, nor effeminate.
I was explaining to a friend earlier this week that there isnt necessarily anything wrong with some folks - like his novus ordo family members - holding hands while praying in the privacy of their home together. Humans are by nature creatures who seek warmth and comfort, especially in the form of touch. Holding hands may be for some a way of feeling reassured and a more tangible solidarity with their family while praying.
There are many customs that may seem foreign to us, or may think are bad because we feel our masculinity attacked in the current climate. However, they are very natural to both sexes.