8 Surprisingly Harsh Truths That Prove “No Vegan is a True Vegan”
Being vegan basically means a person who does not eat or use animal products. But contrary to the thought I personally believe that no one in this world can actually be a true vegan. Many non-vegans say that vegans are hypocrites. Well, I am not going to that extent since it’s more of a personal choice. I know my logic will make people on vegan diets really angry but let me put forward some of my thoughts regarding the topic that I have researched about and see if it’s logical. 
Disclaimer:
This article is in no way intended to insult anyone’s choices. It is purely based on logic.
1. Farmers are using manure to grow your vegetables, can these vegetables be considered as vegan?
This is an interesting question. Because vegans do not use animal products, and manure is an animal product it is not alright for vegans to use or consume products made by the use of animal products.
During plantation and harvesting, many animals are killed. Also, a number of animals and are harmed and killed by the use of insecticides and pesticides as well.
I think it would be difficult to come up with a logical explanation for the vegan status of vegetable grown in manure. This is one of the reasons I hear most meat eaters say that vegans are hypocrites.
2. Vegans and Honey:
Vegans can’t really have honey as well because although no bees are killed in the process of making honey surely it’s an exploitation of the bee labor.
3. Vegans cannot use roads:
Now you may not have heard such a thing before but in reality, roads are made of Asphalt containing Glycerin which is an animal product, so that means vegans can’t travel by roads!
4. Use of Technology:
Everything from mobile phones, Television sets or anything that is made of plastic cannot be used by vegans as it contains Stearic acid which is basically made from animal fat. So no internet or mobile phones for vegans, and if you are reading this article right now chances are you are not vegan as well!
5. Use of transport:
The same goes for all the vehicles that are manufactured; they do have stearic acid and hence cannot be used by vegans at all. So basically no transport for vegans either!
6. Use of Houses, buildings:
All the buildings and houses that are made make use of sheetrock that contains stearic acid and sometimes blood glue. Vegans cannot use houses, buildings or offices and this is next to impossible.
7. No warm clothes for vegans:
Wool comes from sheep’s and thus all the woolen clothes become animal products and you can’t really wear sweaters, hoodies or jackets made out of wool. Also once the animal does not provide with the sufficient amount of wool they are straight away sent to slaughterhouses. This is quite similar to what is done to dairy and poultry animals, once their productivity is low they are killed for human consumption.
8. Use of Sugar:
Although sugar comes from a plant source it is a fact known to us all that sugar is manufactured by the use of bone char, so vegans can’t have sugar.
Vegans are Hypocrites: Yes or No?
Since most (not all) of the vegans have a tendency to place blame on non-vegans or force their lifestyle on others, to some extent some vegans are hypocrites. If a vegan blames a non-vegan for exploiting the environment or animal labor then those particular vegans are hypocrites as they need to take a look at themselves first.
On the other hand, not all vegans are hypocrites. If you respect someone else’s eating choices and habits along with following your own diet preferences, then, of course, you’re not.
So how the hell does one become truly vegan???😭
Well, technically you can’t. Even if you start living in jungles and grow your own grains, and don’t use any kind of technology or shelter still you might end up exploiting animal labor as you will be sleeping on the ground which is decomposed.
So basically anybody who says they are true vegans or a hundred percent vegans are just clueless about what being a vegan actually means. You need to understand that you can choose to be vegan as an ethical practice or for some health benefits. Still, even after being one, you can’t run away from the truth that there are animals being harmed constantly to support your survival.
So, these were just some random thoughts running in my mind regarding veganism. I would love to know your opinions in this regard, so, do let us know what you think in the comments below!
I am vegan and I think your right in your argument. I was vegetarian for 15 years and then went vegan last year because I didnt realise how much suffering still went on to produce dairy and wool. I do not shove veganism down my friends throats, but having said that when talking I will talk about my ethical stance towards animals. My understanding of being vegan, for me, is just to improve all the time. As you say I cannot totally eradicate everything from my life, otherwise how would I have read your article, but surely there can be more humane ways or artificial ways of producing the things that we need in life?
- February 6, 2018As a writer, there are some logical fails in these arguments.
Look up the No True Scotsman logical fallacy, as well as some border-line straw man stuff as well.
While it’s true that SOME vegans are hypocritical by attacking non-vegans, these extremes don’t strongly support the idea that “vegans are hypocrits.”
- February 6, 2018I would not say that vegans are hypocrites. I don’t know personally of any vegans that claim they are perfect or don’t do any harm at all.. If they do they are misguided or maybe they are new vegans.. You are completely right that “you can’t run away from the truth that there are animals being harmed” but as a vegan if it is something you can avoid, you must avoid it as far as practicle and possible.
Something I hear a lot of is how “vegans force their way of life on people” which is actually Impossible unless they are physically kidnapping them and forcing them to eat only vegan food and dressing them in vegan clothing etc…. It is only the individual themselves that can choose how to live their own life. With the exception of bringing up babies then the parents decide which diet they will follow.
Then the “vegans force their views onto others”… you know, people don’t have to engage in a conversation with someone who wants to talk about veganism. but the majority of the time they do! They purpously stop to comment on posts and ask questions. You have a choice to engage or not. Not only do they engage, a lot of people tend to get really defensive or attack them, mocking them because they don’t understand why they do what they do. You barely hear about this ridicule because there are way more non vegans than vegans so when the arguments start vegans are outnumbered.
As far as protests are concerned, I have seen people promoting things I dont have any interest in, I see those tents in town with the religious speakers.. yeah I am not interested in that kind of radical religious stuff.. and they are loud, they use loud speakers. One time one of them scared my baby I was carrying and I told them so but I wasn’t disrespectful to their cause. They have something they are passionate about and want to spread the word I’m happy for them.
Here is the actual definition of veganism from the vegan society…
“Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
There are many ways to embrace vegan living. Yet one thing all vegans have in common is a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat (including fish, shellfish and insects), dairy, eggs and honey – as well as products like leather and any tested on animals.”
You see, vegans do not engage in any unnecassary cruelty or exploitation. Some things are unavoidable for us to function, to live reasonable well and for survival. Although most vegans will continue to keep campaigning until we can erradicate these other things like the pesticides and the unsusstainable palm oils etc… It is something most people want to see, A world free from suffering. But we become vegans because it is the easiest way and the most effective way to ruduce our own contribution to a great deal suffering and destruction. It’s simple to stop buying animal products, It is a vote with your money. And it is really easy to not eat it, or wear it given there are so many alternatives and knowing the consequences if you do. Most vegans will say “It is the ‘least’ that we can do. This doesn’t mean I am better than anyone else. Most of my friends are not vegan, neither are my parents and siblings but i love them dearly. I merely try to do what I can for the animals, for my own health and the planet. If I manage to influence anyone in a positive way to think about these things too. Sure it makes me happy, it makes them happy too and its good vibes all around.
My personal belief is that the world will be a nicer safer place for every living being, if it was a vegan world. If people challenge my beliefs then I will debate with them about this. Like anyone would.
Do what you think is right, “stand up for what you belive in, even if you are standing alone ”
This was an interesting article, thanks for sharing it.
- February 6, 2018All the best Karen
First, let’s read the definition of veganism. “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.”
Now that we have that out of the way, here we go.
1. “Farmers are using manure to grow your vegetables, can these vegetables be considered as vegan?”
Firstly, not all farmers use manure. Secondly, what else are you suggesting we eat? Yes, those things are vegan.
2. “Vegans can’t really have honey as well because although no bees are killed in the process of making honey surely it’s an exploitation of the bee labor.”
That’s correct. Vegans do not consume honey, that’s nothing new.
3. “Now you may not have heard such a thing before but in reality, roads are made of Asphalt containing Glycerin which is an animal product, so that means vegans can’t travel by roads!”
Oh come on. What do you expect us to do? Please refer to the definition of veganism.
4. “Everything from mobile phones, Television sets or anything that is made of plastic cannot be used by vegans as it contains Stearic acid which is basically made from animal fat. So no internet or mobile phones for vegans, and if you are reading this article right now chances are you are not vegan as well!”
Using cellphones and other technology would not make a person non-vegan. Once again, refer to the definition of veganism, and pay close attention to the “possible and practicable” part. I need those technologies for work and everyday life, it would not be possible for me to forgo all of those things.
5. “The same goes for all the vehicles that are manufactured; they do have stearic acid and hence cannot be used by vegans at all. So basically no transport for vegans either!”
Most vegans buy used cars, so we do not contribute to the manufacturing of these cars. And also, to build on #4, stearic acid can also come from vegetables, bark extract, and it can be synthetic.
6. “All the buildings and houses that are made make use of sheetrock that contains stearic acid and sometimes blood glue. Vegans cannot use houses, buildings or offices and this is next to impossible.”
Once again, stearic acid doesn’t have to come from animals. And I don’t know many vegans that are constructing brand new houses, do you? If you own something secondhand, you are not at fault for what products were put in that house, car, etc.
7. “No warm clothes for vegans”
Correct, vegans don’t wear wool. This is also commonly known. I’ve never had an issue finding warm clothes that don’t involve animals. Cotton is more than sufficient.
8. “Although sugar comes from a plant source it is a fact known to us all that sugar is manufactured by the use of bone char, so vegans can’t have sugar.”
You are wildly incorrect. SOME sugar in the US is filtered with bone char, but not all. If it’s organic, it is not filtered with it.
“On the other hand, not all vegans are hypocrites. If you respect someone else’s eating choices and habits along with following your own diet preferences, then, of course, you’re not.” You asking vegans to respect your choice to kill and harm animals is absolutely ridiculous and not going to happen. I can respect you as a person, but I absolutely do not respect the fact that you’re okay with the slaughter, abuse, and torture of animals. Veganism is not just a “diet preference” as you put it, it is a lifestyle choice.
“So basically anybody who says they are true vegans or a hundred percent vegans are just clueless about what being a vegan actually means.” No, we aren’t clueless. We’re all aware that we cause harm in this world, but we don’t knowingly and purposefully do it.
Basically, all this article is saying that if we can’t prevent all harm, then why try? It’s merely just making excuses. I’ve said it already, but I’ll say it again. Vegans do as little harm as is possible and practicable. Non-vegans do harm knowingly and freely. There is a stark difference.
I would also really like to see sources for these claims you’re making. It honestly just sounds like you’re reaching for ways you can tear down veganism. You keep trying to find ways vegans slip up, but it really isn’t working. Sorry.
- February 6, 2018Vegans are aware that they cannot be completely vegan. We know this and it is part of our philosophy. We reduce our cruelty footprints as far as is possible but with some base restrictions such as meat, eggs, dairy, honey (the bee industry is both very cruel and damaging to wild bee populations, causing ecological harm and adding to the wild bee crisis… this is because the industry bees are moved from site to site in trucks, following different flowering seasons. Wild bees can’t compete. Industry bees are mutilated and killed too in the industry).
We also do not wear animal skins (though second hand is acceptable). We oppose animal captivity, including zoos and pets… but we can and do rescue adopt abused and abandoned pets in need. We also oppose the use of animals in all areas of the entertainment industry.
If you check the vegan society website you will see that vegans are aware of the matters you raise. What we do is simply do our best.
- February 5, 2018This is sloppy journalism, written without anyone checking the accuracy of the information or even consulting an actual vegan.
The literal definition, still used today and how the term ‘vegan’ was originally coined:
https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism
Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
If something isn’t practicable (like avoiding roads), it doesn’t and never has affected whether someone is vegan.
- February 5, 2018The actual definition I gave is literally the first link on google when searching for “definition of vegan”.
- February 5, 2018as for manures it is not really meant to question animal product free good.Cause plants live on dead bodies debris of centuries for nutrients.. many rocks are centuries old deads. but the fact of sugar is most disturbing fact. And will need people who care for a peaceful co existence of all species.. must look into. One Q is.. there is no show off issue.. veganism is an attempt of people to boycott cruel business to shut down.Its a revolution taken but by people who can speak ..to speak for the undermined and exploited species.. vegans are voice against speciesism. And few facts mentioned above are failing our protest.. we shall sure think and work on those aspect.Thank you for these important information.
- February 5, 2018