Not all traditions follow these beliefs however. Witchcraft is not Satanism or a Devil Worship religion as some prejudices claim. Witches do not believe in the existence of the Devil, so it would be difficult to worship that type of spirit. People, no matter what region they practice, and their actions can be 'evil'. There are good a bad people in all walks of life regardless of religion.
Witchcraft is a religion of respect and honor.
Most traditions of the Craft maintain a creed of faith or rede that defines the basic principles of the practice. Meaning what ever you do, your actions should not harm others in any fashion. A person who practices Magik. Typically associated with Anglo-Celtic, Celtic and Southern Teutonic magik traditions . Each of these religions uses the label witch to describe a person who includes magik as part of their beliefs and practices.