eric1

Well I was explaining to them that the universe must have had a start, such as the big bang, because if it didn't, there is no reason why we haven't reached maximum entropy. It could definitely be everlasting. Back to the original question... How would the creation of energy effect entropy and other major theories on the universe?

It was really about a philosophical discussion. I suggested that because the universe is highly differentiated and is constantly coming to sameness, it must have had a start (Big Bang) and is not eternal. If there was no beginning (not expanding) then there is no reason why total entropy has not taken place.

What are some examples of the serious problems?

I have many friends that deny that law of the conservation of energy. If it were not true, what would entropy be like? If energy is being created, wouldn't coffee not become room temperature? I am new to the forums so I am not sure if this belongs in the pseudoscience area or not.