It is still not clear what exactly your real question is.
The thread title is,
“What would make you religious?”
Which is a pretty specific question that implies becoming not just curious, not just interested, not just believing, but actually participatory.
But then you say,
Say you were offered a great job working for a religious organization. The pay is high, the conditions are comfortable and safe, your coworkers are nice, friendly and trustworthy people, and the work is what you love to do! The only catch is that you are expected to accept the religious beliefs of that organization.
Well, “accepting beliefs” is different from “becoming religious”. This is a very different question. What would make me accept those beliefs as real? How is that a “catch,” anyway?
Then you say
The scenario above is what I think is an example of what might convert a person to a religion. Even if you can't believe what the sect teaches, you can fake it easily enough and reap the benefits.
Obviously, are you capable of “faking it to reap the benefits” is a completely different question from whether you will start to actively participate in religion or whether you can accept the beliefs as real.
So would you "convert" under those circumstances? If not, are there other circumstances that would make you religious?
And faking it is - in no way - “converting.
So what are you actually asking here?
Which are you asking:
What would make you …
- Fake religious adherence to get and keep a good job
- Change your mind about the believability of some religion and come to agree that it is true
- Become an active and sincere participant in the beliefs, rituals and community of the religion
Which is your actual question? 1, 2, or 3?