Pastors pay their Social Security and Medicare tax the same way a self-employed person would, through self-employment tax. This tax is 15.3% of income including the housing/parsonage allowance and is calculated on the Schedule SE that is filed with a minister's tax return each year.
Blue-green algae have a high protein, iron, and other mineral content which is absorbed when taken orally. Blue-green algae are being researched for their potential effects on the immune system, swelling (inflammation), and viral infections.
Algae, which is made of protists, plays an important role in maintaining the planet's oxygen levels. Certain protists, like seaweed, can be used as a food source in dishes like sushi, and are very high in nutrients like iodine.