I support Trump on ideas like immigration and appreciate what he recently did for vets. But what Cruz gives to his church or what Trump gives to his church or if it is reported on taxes is between them and God and none of my business. Actions that will affect America are my business. Only Cruz or Trump know what they give to God or what it means to them.
We have many in my church that I know don’t take off their taxes. They have commented that tithe money is between them and God and if they give to get the deduction, it’s for the wrong reason. I argued with them that if you give anyway, why not get the benefit and they would say they just wanted to keep it out of the reasoning for giving. They would describe feeling dirty taking off their taxes and would rather just leave it out. It’s just the way some people are.