Considering the roots of the word, the better interpretation of "sophisticated," is to be heavily influenced by sophistry. Those whom you describe, correctly consider themselves to be heavily influenced by sophistry.
Further to the effect of my previous post, just above: America, as every nation with a history, was conceived (and dedicated) to multi-generational purpose. The reality of human existence inherently involves multi-generational purpose. One of the many absurdities of the Leftwing humanist effort to force the acceptance of mock marriage, today, is that the whole function of marriage is to sanctify the multi-genrational procreational family formation. Arguably, those advocating "same sex marriage," are either clinically insane, or close to it. But I do not want to spend band-with 'preaching to the choir.'
My apologies for the over-use of cliches. It has been a long week.
William Flax
Well my week has just started. You know the real reason they try to break down traditional institutions such as marriage, religion, and America’s founding principals themselves? They think they can recreate the world in their own image. And for that, they must destroy whatever is currently taking its place. Like tearing down an old building to erect a new one. This is more in the back of their minds, however, not discussed in open meetings or in dark smoke-filled rooms. Everyone marches to a particular drum, whether they know it or not; and they don’t, for the most part. Lenin said to make an omelet, you must break a few eggs. The problem is, the egg-breaking never stops.