It also sounds like part of the plot to one of Chesteron's novels. From Review The Ball and the Cross
The Ball and the Cross is also about the clash of ideas in the most literal sense possible. Idealistic and naïve Catholic Scotsman Evan MacIan (pronounced Mac ION) is on his first trip to London. No sooner is he off the train when he runs afoul of the law. Infuriated by a news article that compares the Virgin Mary with one of many select, slutty Oriental Love goddesses, the humble Highlander hurls a brick through the newspaper’s office window. The newspaper in question is “The Atheist” and has been dutifully manned by devout atheist, James Turnbull. Until MacIan’s brick brought it some press, “The Atheist” had pretty much been ignored as “harmless” by most of London’s news hungry populace. Turnbull is quite grateful for MacIan providing him some much needed publicity. MacIan, however, ungraciously responds by challenging Turnbull to a sword duel to the death.