[Holodeck 2]
"It would not be logical to not have an adverse reaction after witnessing that," Mahak said, trying to make her feel better. "I myself, as buried as my emotions are, cannot help but feel that a great evil is being perpetuated. And one that cannot and should not be explained away by cultural norms."
"Human sacrifice and ritual murder was a way of life for some Earth peoples," He went on. "And long ago it was for my people, as well. One would think that with how advanced the Marquil are that it would also cease."