Émile Durkheim did not consider magic to be part of religion because:
A)religion involves the whole community but magic focuses on an individual
B)magic is not performed by religious specialists
C)magic does not involve gods and spirits
D)magic does not involve the performance of rituals

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Durkheim argued that a key difference between religion and magic is that religion is a communal or collective affair that involves the whole community, whereas magic is more individualistic, focusing on the needs or desires of individuals rather than the group as a whole.

ÉMile Durkheim Did Not Consider Magic to Be Part of Religion