That seems to be true, you’re right. In that case, maybe the difference is that a vegan is defined by their refusal to consume animal products. If a vegan does consume animal products, they are no longer vegan, as they no longer fit the definition. A Muslim, a Christian, or a Jew is not defined by their refusal to harm others (based on what you have said). Someone can be a murderer and a Christian; they might be a bad Christian, but still a Christian. You can’t really be a bad vegan by eating animals—you just wouldn’t be a vegan anymore. I’m thinking out loud so I don’t know if my point is clear, but it feels like vegans are necessarily defined by refusing to consume animal products.
That seems to be true, you’re right. In that case, maybe the difference is that a vegan is defined by their refusal to consume animal products. If a vegan does consume animal products, they are no longer vegan, as they no longer fit the definition. A Muslim, a Christian, or a Jew is not defined by their refusal to harm others (based on what you have said). Someone can be a murderer and a Christian; they might be a bad Christian, but still a Christian. You can’t really be a bad vegan by eating animals—you just wouldn’t be a vegan anymore. I’m thinking out loud so I don’t know if my point is clear, but it feels like vegans are necessarily defined by refusing to consume animal products.
I agree!