What Is the Difference Between Magic and Religion?

For Crowley, magic is defined as the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will. In pre-modern times, this kind of de-ritualization is less prominent, but it does still crop up. We should ask whether we want to discuss these sorts of magic in the same breath as things like curses, love potions, or necromancy,. which do pretty much always involve some form of ritual practice.