Randall Garrett 
But, I Don’t Think 

As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him… ____________ ‚But, gentlemen, ‚ said the Physician, ‚I really don’t think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion.‘ ‚At least, ‚ added the Painter with a chuckle, ’not as far as the victim is concerned.‘ The Philosopher looked irritated. ‚Bosh! What if the victim likes it that way?‘ —THE IDLE WORSHIPERS by R. Phillip Dachboden