Nobody is "called upon" to use force to defend themselves. Some people choose to do it. Even in your own country, some choose not to and in much of the world, most choose not to. There's no reason to give special treatment to one choice or the other in court.
Those who choose not to defend themselves against criminals breaking into their houses often end up in coffins, not in court.
Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.