I believe to a national extent yes, and also give out my sympathies to your child...
Certain cultures of Terraineus have used sacrifice as a method to enhance their connection to their religious deities, Most notably the SkoRm Federation and more actively before their demise, the Ropden Flotilla. What a faction does for their Religion is their own right, as there are many unorthodox ways of worship for some. Examples are as followed:
- The Ropden Flotilla practised active sacrifice and cannibalism as a punishment for Apostasy.
- The Republic of Arvo burned their prisoners alive as a tribute to their Sun-God.
- The SkoRm Federation punishes traitors to their cause severely by feeding them to rabid animals of their Caste.
And many more still remain.