-- Since everyone in paganism will have their own views and beliefs, I should note that I'll be responding based on the beliefs I have from the path I have chosen. I highly recomend my sisters of The Craft reply to comments as well with their own views. 

-- I'll start with clearing up the media mess: We are not commonly Satanists. I've actually never met or even heard of a Satanic Witch, but because there are Christian Witches, I won't rule out the possibility that there are Satanic ones. When I say Satanist in this context, I mean those who worship the dark lord and cause chaos and mayham; NOT actual Satanists (most of which are athiest/agnostics and don't worship any deity from what I understand). 

-- My sisters can throw in their own two cents on these matters as well and it'd be greatly appreciated - paganism accepts all walks of life! Ask away!