It is a thing. I've done it. And so have you.

[and he has, which on the one hand it was a god card, but on the other hand it was also an actual god with god powers since yugioh]

...Anyway, you can't just challenge a god if you aren't willing to face the consequences. Defend yourself later with pride, or prostrate yourself with sympathy...either way, there's no point in worrying about something that hasn't happened yet.