NSW principal under fire for saying Greta Thunberg has 'mental problems'

In a school newsletter, a Coffs Harbour principal said God was in charge of the world's future, not the predictions of a "little girl".

Coffs Harbour Christian Community School Principal Rodney Lynn wrote a piece in the weekly newsletter telling students not to worry about "doomsday" talk. Source: Supplied

 

An Australian school principal has seemingly taken aim at Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, telling his students to put their faith in God instead. 

Principal Rodney Lynn from the Coffs Harbour Christian Community School wrote a fiery address in the weekly newsletter about "doomsday waffle talk", referencing a "little girl" and "false prophets". 

The newsletter was published on 26 September, the same week the 16-year-old made an impassioned speech at the UN in New York, condemning world leaders for failing to take strong measures to combat climate change.

Read the full article in English here.