It really isn't.
Religion is a very important and integral part of Society. Without religion there is no Society
The earliest religion in society was animism.
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was created in 1826.
Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures was created in 1791.
A society without religion will be a ship in the ocean without compass and rudder.
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1949.
International Society for the Sociology of Religion was created in 1989.
The British Society for the Philosophy of Religion was created in 1993.
Boston Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was created in 1829.
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It would be easier to answer this question if you specify what religion you are talking about affecting the Buddhist society.