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Originally Posted by photon
Does it though? No matter what we find out in the future, there will always be space for a god. At best science constrains the definition of god, either moving god further back up the chain of knowledge, or limiting god's actions to looking exactly like physical laws. "If the universe is a result of collisions of branes in a multiverse, who created the multiverse" or "Planets are pushed around by invisible angels in a way that just looks like gravity. But it's really angels".
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It depends. Belief in god will always be logical, but not necessarily reasonable or probable. Ultimately cosmology and physics probably can't address the existence of god(s) unless we can achieve something resembling a Theory of Everything. If such a theory indicates that the Universe is infinite, part of an infinite chain of universes, or part of an infinite multiverse, then it makes it much less reasonable to believe in a creator god. That doesn't mean that a god or gods cannot exist, just that there's no reason to believe they manifest themselves in the creation of the material universe. On the other hand, if such a theory indicates a absolute singularity, it would make believing in a creator god more reasonable. Of course,that doesn't say which god, or whether that god is personal, etc.
Ultimately, our improving understanding of the mind and brain will probably have greater implications on belief in a personal god than cosmology. As science progresses and demonstrates the source of religious experiences are natural rather than supernatural, belief in a personal god will be massively challenged. I wouldn't expect religion to go anywhere though as organized religion has proven adept at adapting to new realities.