I have been in many situations where people have tried to convert me from my original religion. I have been told I would be slaughtered at their end times, and that if I didn't believe all sorts of bad things would come my way.
Some religions will use threats, and fear to bring people into their fold. Some will use the method that you will be "rewarded" for choosing the correct path.
Buddhism does not go about trying to convert people. You are Buddhist, or you are not. The choice is yours. It does not come with threats of violence or eternal "damnation" in the after life. As for rewards...
Enlightenment is never awarded or rewarded. It just is.
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