Why do most ministers have a “dual tax status"?

Most ministers are employees for federal income tax purposes. But they are always considered self-employed for Social Security purposes. Unlike other taxpayers who are employees for federal income tax purposes, ministers must pay SECA taxes on their ministerial income.
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