I would like to propose that we view religions in a manner that would make them a lesser source of irritation for us, freethinkers, agnostics and atheists. I consider religions as suppliers of services that their ignorant followers demand from them. However, since these services are not free, but very profitable, I would treat them as business services, that are subject to the laws of supply and demand, just like all other commercial services.That being said, a strategy to persuade the faithful to distance themselves from their churches would consist in convincing them that their money could be better used if instead of paying to hear empty words, they purchased interesting or useful objects. Those who come in contact with the North American consumer society are more exposed to losing their traditional beliefs.
When I was a field auditor for the former Canadian Department of Revenue - Taxation, I had to audit the books of a Jewish business owner. During a very friendly conversation with him, he deplored the fact that his children were distancing themselves from the Jewish faith and practices. This seemed to be a phenomenon that happened quite naturally. By the way, his books were well kept and I did not find any reason to increase his income tax assessment.