What is a pagan?
At this point, you may be asking yourself, "So what the heck is a pagan anyway?" Well, I'm glad you asked that. One of the reasons for this organization to exist is to educate the public as to what Paganism is and what religions fall under the banner of Paganism.
Paganism is defined as any religion that is not Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or Buddist (some dictionaries include Buddist, some do not). Paganism comes from the Latin word "paganus," which means "country dweller." When Christianity started branching out into new territories, the first people converted were those that lived in the city, as well as the ruling elite. These people, purely because of where they lived, were exposed to this new religion first, while their bretheren who lived in the countryside continued with their ancient traditions.
The term pagan only became derogatory after Christianity became the dominant religion and in modern times is occasionally confused with atheism, the lack of religious belief.
Modern Paganism is a category that includes various religions including (but not limited to) Wicca, Shamanism, Druidism, Santeria, Asatru, and many others. There is also a slight distinction in the term paganism. As I mentioned before, Paganism is defined as any religion outside of Christianity, Islam, or Judism. Paganism spelled with a capital P refers more specificly to the aforementioned religions such as Wicca, Shamanism, etc.(a special thank you to Sandy). We don't claim to be experts on all of these faiths, but we're always learning and are willing to listen to others, so long as they don't try to convert or harrass us.

Why do people choose to be pagan?
Assuming that you either know what a pagan is or have read the link, I'll try to answer this simply. Some people are not satisfied with the teachings of mainstream religions. Some, like myself, still hold some of their prior beliefs. Mine were christian. However, many view the modern institution of religion to be corrupted and choose paganism for its tolerance of new ideas and different beliefs. For some, it is almost a calling, or an awakening. Others are born into it. There are many answers.

Are pagans "evil", and do they worship the "devil"??
Okay, I know this is touchy, but it is something that I find important to answer. Most pagans are not bad people, though, as in any religion, there will always be those who choose negative paths. I've met good pagans, christians, muslims, etc. I find that it is what the individual chooses to do with their religion that defines how they are. A large portion of pagans are wiccans (though there are many other paths!!), and one of the main wiccan beliefs is "An it harm none." Many pagans use their abilities to heal or help, not to hurt. Doesn't sound evil to me! As far as worshiping a devil, many of the pagans I have asked do not believe in a sole entity of evil intent. Most have stated that they believe in evil spirits, but they do not often embrace the concept of Satan as the cause of all that is bad. A lot of pagans tend to blame the world's ills on humans and free will. Therefore, it would be impossible to worship an entity that one does not believe in. Because of lack of understanding, paganism has been lumped in with satanism, an entirely different religion that opposes christianity.

Do pagans oppose other religions?
No. While some may oppose specific religions for personal reasons, pagans as a whole tend to see all paths as sacred. Any person, of any religion, is officers to attend our meetings or gatherings without fear of being ridiculed or harmed, so long as this person comes with an open mind. I have found that some pagans know more about other religions than the practitioners of those religions! Why? In many groups, new members are often required to read several different sacred texts to ensure that they are on the proper path.